Emergency Vet Assistant - Growth & Flexible Hours

VEG ER for Pets; Santa Cruz (CA); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 68.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Clinical and leadership training

Travel stipend

Flexible schedules

Referral program

Scrubs provided

Zusammenfassung

VEG is hiring a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support the team in triage, treatments, and patient care. You’ll work closely with credentialed technicians and veterinarians, handling procedures from IV fluids to sedation in a fast-paced ER setting.

The role emphasizes growth, mentorship, and opportunities to advance toward specialty credentials, with training provided and a focus on being part of a supportive VEGgies team.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is a plus.
• 1+ year in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience is a bonus).
• Basic computer skills and EMR experience.
• Excellent communicator with pet parents and your team.
• Able to lift up to 25 kg and assist up to 40 kg.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Be the first warm welcome and triage incoming patients.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics.
• Work with credentialed techs and veterinarians on anesthesia and sedation.
• Setup and manage IV fluids, blood products, and medications.
• Support care in outpatient or inpatient settings.
• Join rounds and monitor the clinical picture for continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and RECOVER Certification (training provided).
• Grow into advanced responsibilities through guided training.

Kenntnisse

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

AVMA-accredited program

Tools

Practice management software

Jobbeschreibung

VEG is hiring a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support the team in triage, treatments, and patient care. You’ll work closely with credentialed technicians and veterinarians, handling procedures from IV fluids to sedation in a fast-paced ER setting.

The role emphasizes growth, mentorship, and opportunities to advance toward specialty credentials, with training provided and a focus on being part of a supportive VEGgies team.