Emergency Vet Assistant: Grow Into Tech & CPR Certified

VEG ER for Pets; Edgewater (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits start day

ER CE travel stipend

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedules

Annual travel stipend

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced team in Colorado. You will triage patients, assist with treatments, and support clinicians from day one, with opportunities to grow into anesthesia support and advanced duties through guided training pathways.

We value compassion and teamwork, offer comprehensive benefits starting day one, and provide learning and mentorship to help you advance your career in veterinary emergency medicine.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled in an 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 electronic medical record 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 demands.
• Ability to 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

Excellent communication

Empathetic patient care

Team collaboration

Strong multitasking

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

AVMA program enrollment

Tools

Practice management software

EMR systems

Job description

VEG ER for Pets is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced team in Colorado. You will triage patients, assist with treatments, and support clinicians from day one, with opportunities to grow into anesthesia support and advanced duties through guided training pathways.

We value compassion and teamwork, offer comprehensive benefits starting day one, and provide learning and mentorship to help you advance your career in veterinary emergency medicine.