Emergency Vet Assistant: Growth & Flexible Hours

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits start day one

Travel stipend for ER CE

Equity opportunities after one year

Student loan repayment support

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be at the heart of our fast-paced hospitals. You will welcome patients, support triage, assist with treatments, and work closely with credentialed technicians and veterinarians.

You will learn anesthesia support, ultrasound, catheterization, and CPR through guided pathways, with growth opportunities as you progress in veterinary emergency medicine—and you will thrive in an energetic, collaborative VEG environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrollment in AVMA-accredited veterinary tech program is a plus.
• 1+ year in veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty a bonus).
• Basic computer skills and EMR understanding.
• Excellent communicator with pets' families and team.
• Able to stand long hours and lift up to 25 kg (40 kg with assistance).
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays on rotation.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and triage incoming patients; guide families toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing, diagnostics, bloodwork, imaging, IV placement, oxygen support.
• Work with technicians and veterinarians on anesthesia and sedation cases.
• Set up and monitor IV fluids, blood products, and medications.
• Support care across outpatient and inpatient areas; participate in rounds.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communicator

Team collaboration

Able to work in fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be at the heart of our fast-paced hospitals. You will welcome patients, support triage, assist with treatments, and work closely with credentialed technicians and veterinarians.

You will learn anesthesia support, ultrasound, catheterization, and CPR through guided pathways, with growth opportunities as you progress in veterinary emergency medicine—and you will thrive in an energetic, collaborative VEG environment.