Emergency Vet Assistant — Growth, Night Shifts & Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Dental and vision coverage

QPR training and free therapy/counseli

Travel stipend (ER CE)

Equity after one year (role dependent)

Student loan repayment assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be in the heart of the action from day one, supporting your team, comforting pet guardians, and learning the ropes in real time. You’ll participate in triage, treatments, and the care that makes our ERs run smoothly.

As VEGies, you’ll grow through training pathways, gain anesthesia support experience, and have access to extensive learning opportunities, with compensation and benefits designed to support your growth

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 is a bonus!)
• Basic computer skills and an understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping
• 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 work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
• Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital demands
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome and a steady support, triaging incoming patients and helping guide them toward care
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, from bloodwork and imaging to catheter placement and oxygen support
• Work alongside our credentialed veterinary 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 stay close to the clinical picture to ensure continuity of care
• Learn how to perform CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer (training provided!)
• Grow into more advanced responsibilities, such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways

Skills

Empathetic care

Excellent communicator

Curious / growth-minded

Ownership mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be in the heart of the action from day one, supporting your team, comforting pet guardians, and learning the ropes in real time. You’ll participate in triage, treatments, and the care that makes our ERs run smoothly.

As VEGies, you’ll grow through training pathways, gain anesthesia support experience, and have access to extensive learning opportunities, with compensation and benefits designed to support your growth