Emergency Vet Assistant — Growth, Training & Flexible Hours

VEG ER for Pets; Palm Desert (CA); In loco; USD 27.552.000 - 67.502.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive compensation

Flexible work schedules

Employee referral program

VEG swag and snacks

Descrizione del lavoro

VEG ER for Pets is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced ER team. You will support triage, treatments, and anesthesia, while learning and growing with experienced veterinary professionals.

This role emphasizes compassionate care for pets and clear communication with pet parents. You will train in CPR/RECOVER and have opportunities to expand into anesthesia support and advanced procedures.

Competenze

• 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 EMR knowledge.
• Excellent communicator with pet parents and team.
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
• Stand for long periods; lift up to 25 kg; assist up to 40 kg.
• Willing to work nights, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
• Able to work in a noisy environment with odors.
• Works well in a fast-paced, diverse team.

Mansioni

• Triage patients and guide them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics.
• Support anesthesia and monitoring with credentialed staff.
• Set up IV fluids, blood products, and medications.
• Support care in outpatient or inpatient settings.
• Join rounds to maintain continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and RECOVER certification (training provided).
• Grow into advanced responsibilities via guided training.
• Comply with state laws.

Conoscenze

Empathy

Communication

Fine motor skills

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Ability to lift

Formazione

High school diploma

AVMA-accredited program (enrolled)

Strumenti

Practice management software

EMR literacy

Descrizione del lavoro

VEG ER for Pets is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced ER team. You will support triage, treatments, and anesthesia, while learning and growing with experienced veterinary professionals.

This role emphasizes compassionate care for pets and clear communication with pet parents. You will train in CPR/RECOVER and have opportunities to expand into anesthesia support and advanced procedures.