Emergency Vet Assistant — Path to Tech Roles & CPR

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

VEG in Virginia Beach is seeking a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be at the heart of the action from day one, supporting the team, comforting pet parents, and learning on the job.

You’ll assist with triage, treatments, anesthesia setup, IV fluids, and monitoring, working alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians to deliver care and grow toward advanced responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrollment in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus.
• 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience a bonus).

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome and triage incoming patients.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care and diagnostics.
• Set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases.
• Manage IV fluids, blood products, and medication administration.
• Support care in outpatient or inpatient settings.
• Participate in patient rounds and maintain continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and RECOVER certification training (provided).
• Grow into more advanced responsibilities through guided training.

Skills

Triage

Patient care

Diagnostics

Anesthesia support

IV fluids

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program (plus)

Job description

VEG in Virginia Beach is seeking a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be at the heart of the action from day one, supporting the team, comforting pet parents, and learning on the job.

You’ll assist with triage, treatments, anesthesia setup, IV fluids, and monitoring, working alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians to deliver care and grow toward advanced responsibilities.