Emergency Vet Assistant - Growth & Mentorship Path

veterinaryemergencygroupst; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

401K match

ER CE + travel stipend

Travel stipend for credentialed staff

QPR training and access to freetherapy

Job summary

VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support the team from day one. You’ll be involved in triage, treatments, and learning the ropes in real time, with opportunities to advance as you pursue credentialed technician paths.

You’ll work alongside skilled technicians and veterinarians, receiving training in anesthesia, CPR, and advanced procedures as you grow in a fast-paced, pet-friendly ER environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus.
• 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience a bonus).
• Basic computer skills and understanding of practice management software and EMR.

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome and a steady support, triaging incoming patients and guiding them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics from bloodwork and imaging to catheter placement and oxygen support.
• Work alongside credentialed 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 monitor the clinical picture to ensure continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer (training provided).
• Grow into advanced responsibilities such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Ownership

Curiosity

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in AVMA-accredited vet tech program a plus

Tools

EMR software

Practice management software

Job description

VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support the team from day one. You’ll be involved in triage, treatments, and learning the ropes in real time, with opportunities to advance as you pursue credentialed technician paths.

You’ll work alongside skilled technicians and veterinarians, receiving training in anesthesia, CPR, and advanced procedures as you grow in a fast-paced, pet-friendly ER environment.