Emergency Vet Assistant - Growth & Training in ER

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 68,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits from day one

401K match

Travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedules

Referral program

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Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Boston, MA is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced team dedicated to exceptional patient and client care. You’ll support triage, treatments, and daily rounds alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians, with clear pathways toward credentialed technician roles.

The role emphasizes hands‑on learning, teamwork, and humane animal care, with opportunities to grow through guided training pathways and ongoing mentorship

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Enrollment in AVMA-accredited program a plus.
1+ years veterinary assistant experience preferred.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Triage incoming patients and guide them to care.
Assist with treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, anesthesia setup.
Support clinicians during procedures and monitoring.
Handle IV fluids, transfusions, and meds.
Support both outpatient and inpatient care.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Fine motor skills

Ability to lift 25 kg

Stand for prolonged hours

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Tools

EMR software

Practice management software

Job description

The role emphasizes hands‑on learning, teamwork, and humane animal care, with opportunities to grow through guided training pathways and ongoing mentorship

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