Emergency Vet Assistant — Growth, Training & Impact

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with 401K match

Comprehensive health benefits from day

Continuing education and training stip

Travel stipend for ER CE

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring Emergency Veterinary Assistants in Eden Prairie, MN. You will triage patients, support treatments and diagnostics, and collaborate with credentialed technicians and veterinarians to ensure high-quality care.

The role offers hands-on training, opportunities to advance toward credentialed technician status, and a culture focused on learning and growth. You’ll work in a fast-paced ER environment, handling both inpatient and outpatient care, while learning

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is a plus.
• 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience is a bonus).
• Comfort with practice management software and EMR systems.
• Strong communication with pet parents and team.

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome, triage patients, and guide them to care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics.
• Work with technicians and veterinarians on anesthesia and sedation.
• Set up IV fluids, transfusions, and med administration.
• Support care in outpatient or inpatient settings.
• Join rounds to maintain continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and RECOVER certification training (provided).
• Grow into advanced roles via guided training pathways.

Skills

Empathetic

Excellent communicator

Ownership & accountability

Curious & growth-minded

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma

AVMA-accredited program enrollment a plus

Tools

EMR software

Practice management software

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring Emergency Veterinary Assistants in Eden Prairie, MN. You will triage patients, support treatments and diagnostics, and collaborate with credentialed technicians and veterinarians to ensure high-quality care.

The role offers hands-on training, opportunities to advance toward credentialed technician status, and a culture focused on learning and growth. You’ll work in a fast-paced ER environment, handling both inpatient and outpatient care, while learning