Emergency Vet Assistant — Growth Path & Flexible Hours

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health and wellness benefits

Travel stipend for ER CE

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant position at Veterinary Emergency Group in Santa Clarita, CA invites you to join a fast-paced ER team. You’ll support triage, patient care, and diagnostics from day one, with opportunities to grow toward credentialed technician roles.

VEG offers learning pathways, mentorship, competitive pay up to $49/hour, comprehensive benefits including 401K, travel stipends for ER CE, and schedules that support work–life balance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus.
• 1+ years as veterinary assistant (emergency or specialty a bonus).
• Basic computer skills and EMR familiarity.
• Excellent communicator with pet parents and team.
• Ability to stand for long hours and lift up to 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome and triage incoming patients.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics.
• Work with technicians and veterinarians on anesthesia and sedation.
• Set up and manage IV fluids, blood products, meds.
• Support care in outpatient or inpatient settings.
• Join rounds to ensure continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and RECOVER certification (training provided).
• Grow into advanced roles like ultrasound and catheterization via training.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Empathetic

Ownership mindset

Curious

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited program (plus)

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records

Job description

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant position at Veterinary Emergency Group in Santa Clarita, CA invites you to join a fast-paced ER team. You’ll support triage, patient care, and diagnostics from day one, with opportunities to grow toward credentialed technician roles.

VEG offers learning pathways, mentorship, competitive pay up to $49/hour, comprehensive benefits including 401K, travel stipends for ER CE, and schedules that support work–life balance.