Emergency Vet Assistant: Growth, Learning & Flexible Hours

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Travel stipend

Flexible schedules

Employee referral program

VEG scrubs and swag

Job summary

VEG is hiring a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be a hands-on member of a fast-paced ER team. You’ll support triage, treatments, diagnostics, and patient monitoring while learning under credentialed technicians and veterinarians.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways and mentorship. Flexible night/weekend coverage is required.

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 understanding of practice management software and EMR systems.
• 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 lift up to 25 kg.
• Willingness to work in a noisy environment with odors.
• Availability to work nights, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Be the first welcoming point, triage incoming patients and guide them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics including bloodwork and imaging.
• Collaborate with technicians and veterinarians for anesthesia and sedation cases.
• Set up and monitor IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration.
• Support care in outpatient or inpatient settings from exam room to treatment area.
• Join patient rounds to maintain continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and RECOVER Certified Rescuer training (included).
• Grow into advanced tasks such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization.

Skills

Excellent communication

Fine motor skills

Physical endurance

Lifting up to 25 kg

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR software

Job description

VEG is hiring a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be a hands-on member of a fast-paced ER team. You’ll support triage, treatments, diagnostics, and patient monitoring while learning under credentialed technicians and veterinarians.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways and mentorship. Flexible night/weekend coverage is required.