Emergency Vet Assistant — Grow, Learn & Impact

VEG ER for Pets; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (hourly)

Health benefits from day one

401K match

ER CE + travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedules

Employee referral program

VEG swag

Job summary

VEG seeks an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be at the heart of our fast-paced care. You will support the team, comfort pet parents, and learn the ropes in real time from triage to treatment.

This role offers growth toward credentialed technician paths and opportunities to handle diverse cases, including surgeries and anesthesia support. You will work alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians, with training pathways to expand your responsibilities and become a key part of our ER

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent.
• Enrollment in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is a plus.
• 1+ year veterinary assistant experience, especially in emergency or specialty care, is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and families and triage incoming patients.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics (bloodwork, imaging).
• Support anesthesia and sedation setup with veterinarians and techs.
• Set up IV fluids, blood products, and medications.
• Assist in both outpatient and inpatient care areas.
• Join rounds to maintain continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and pursue RECOVER Certification training (provided).
• Grow into advanced roles like anesthesia support and ultrasound.
• Work as permitted by state law.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Fine motor skills

Stand for long hours

Lift up to 25 kg

Team player in fast-paced env

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program (enrolled)

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

VEG seeks an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be at the heart of our fast-paced care. You will support the team, comfort pet parents, and learn the ropes in real time from triage to treatment.

This role offers growth toward credentialed technician paths and opportunities to handle diverse cases, including surgeries and anesthesia support. You will work alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians, with training pathways to expand your responsibilities and become a key part of our ER