Emergency Vet Assistant - Grow into Tech & Anesthesia

veterinaryemergencygroupst; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

RECOVER training provided

Team-oriented culture

Employee referral program

Job summary

VEG is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be in the heart of the action, supporting the team, comforting pet parents, and learning on the fly. You’ll engage in triage, treatments, and rounds, growing toward advanced roles with guided training.

Join a fast-paced hospital environment where you can develop clinical skills from anesthesia support to ultrasound, while working non-traditional hours as needed for patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus.
• 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience is a bonus!)
• Basic computer skills and an understanding of practice management software and EMR keeping
• Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
• Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs
• Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome and a steady support, triaging incoming patients and helping guide them toward care
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, from bloodwork and imaging to catheter placement and oxygen support
• Work alongside our credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians to set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases
• Set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration
• Assist during every moment of care: outpatient or inpatient, exam room to treatment area.
• Join patient rounds and stay close to the clinical picture to ensure continuity of care.
• Learn how to perform CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer (training provided!)
• Grow into more advanced responsibilities, such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways
• * As permitted by state law

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records

Job description

VEG is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be in the heart of the action, supporting the team, comforting pet parents, and learning on the fly. You’ll engage in triage, treatments, and rounds, growing toward advanced roles with guided training.

Join a fast-paced hospital environment where you can develop clinical skills from anesthesia support to ultrasound, while working non-traditional hours as needed for patient care.