Emergency Vet Assistant — Per Diem, Growth & Learning

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG swag

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC in Cambridge, MA is seeking a per diem Veterinary Assistant to support fast-paced emergency care from day one. You will assist with triage, treatments, and monitoring, working alongside credentialed techs and veterinarians.

This role offers growth opportunities as you learn critical procedures and gain experience in anesthesia and critical care. Per diem shifts provide flexible scheduling to fit your life, with nights, weekends, and holidays possible in a busy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years in veterinary assistant role; emergency or specialty experience a bonus.
• Enrolled in AVMA-accredited program is a plus.
• Able to stand for long hours; lift up to 25 kg; able to assist up to 40 kg.

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome; triage incoming patients and guide them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics (bloodwork, imaging to catheter placement).
• Work with technicians and veterinarians to set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation.
• Set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration.
• Assist during all moments of care: outpatient or inpatient, from exam room to treatment area.
• Join patient rounds to maintain continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and RECOVER Certified Rescuer training (provided).
• Grow into advanced responsibilities like anesthesia support, ultrasound, catheterization.

Skills

Empathetic

Excellent communicator

Curious by nature

Ownership mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited program (plus)

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC in Cambridge, MA is seeking a per diem Veterinary Assistant to support fast-paced emergency care from day one. You will assist with triage, treatments, and monitoring, working alongside credentialed techs and veterinarians.

This role offers growth opportunities as you learn critical procedures and gain experience in anesthesia and critical care. Per diem shifts provide flexible scheduling to fit your life, with nights, weekends, and holidays possible in a busy