Emergency Vet Assistant: Training & Career Growth

veterinaryemergencygroupst; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401K match

Health and wellness benefits

Travel stipend

Paid training and growth

Job summary

VEG is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be at the heart of our ER team. You’ll support your crew, comfort pet parents, and learn the ropes from day one—triage, treatments, and monitoring across care areas.

Join us to grow toward credentialed technician roles or other passions, with structured mentorship and continuous learning in a fast-paced, people-centered hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is a plus.
• 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience is a bonus!).
• Basic computer skills with practice management software and EMR.
• Excellent communicator with pet parents and your team.
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours and lift up to 25 kg (40 kg with assistance).
• Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong odors.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome and a steady support, triaging incoming patients and guiding them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics from bloodwork and imaging to catheter placement.
• Work alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians to set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation.
• Set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration.
• Assist during every moment of care: outpatient or inpatient, exam room to treatment area.
• Join patient rounds and stay close to the clinical picture to ensure continuity of care.
• Learn to perform CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer (training provided!).
• Grow into more advanced responsibilities such as anesthesia support and ultrasound through training.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Fine motor skills

Stamina for long shifts

Ability to lift up to 25 kg

Education

High school diploma

AVMA program enrollment (bonus)

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

VEG is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be at the heart of our ER team. You’ll support your crew, comfort pet parents, and learn the ropes from day one—triage, treatments, and monitoring across care areas.

Join us to grow toward credentialed technician roles or other passions, with structured mentorship and continuous learning in a fast-paced, people-centered hospital environment.