Emergency Vet Assistant - Growth, Training, Flexible Hours

VEG ER for Pets; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $20–$49/hour

Clinical and leadership training

Travel stipend for VEG CE

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG swag and on-site snacks

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets is hiring a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant in California. You will support your team from day one, comfort pet parents, and learn on the job across triage, treatments, and care.

This role offers pathways to credentialed technician status and broader clinical responsibilities. You’ll work with credentialed technicians and veterinarians, participate in rounds, and pursue training in anesthesia, ultrasound, and catheterization as you grow your career within a fast-paced ER

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus.
• 1+ years in veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience a bonus).
• Basic computer skills and EMR software familiarity.
• Excellent communicator with pet parents and team.
• Able to stand for long hours and lift up to 25 kg (up to 40 kg with assistance).
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome and triage incoming patients.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics (bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, oxygen).
• Support anesthesia and sedation with credentialed staff.
• Set up and manage IV fluids, transfusions, and meds.
• Participate in all moments of care in/outpatient or inpatient areas.
• Join patient rounds to ensure continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and RECOVER Certified Rescuer training (provided).
• Grow into advanced roles through guided training.

Skills

Empathetic

Excellent communicator

Team collaboration

Curious

Ownership mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited program enrollment a plus

Job description

VEG ER for Pets is hiring a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant in California. You will support your team from day one, comfort pet parents, and learn on the job across triage, treatments, and care.

This role offers pathways to credentialed technician status and broader clinical responsibilities. You’ll work with credentialed technicians and veterinarians, participate in rounds, and pursue training in anesthesia, ultrasound, and catheterization as you grow your career within a fast-paced ER