Emergency Vet Assistant: Training, Growth and Impact

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Travel stipend

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedule

Learning programs

Job summary

VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be at the heart of the ER, supporting the team, comforting pet parents, and learning on the job. You’ll participate in triage, treatments, and ongoing monitoring from day one, with opportunities for credentialed advancement.

You will work alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians in a fast-paced, pet-friendly hospital setting, with a strong focus on learning and growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus.
• Experience in emergency or specialty veterinary settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and guide care pathways.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care and diagnostics.
• Set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases.
• Manage IV fluids, blood products, and medications.
• Support admissions, exams, and treatment areas as needed.
• Participate in rounds and ensure continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and RECOVER certification with training provided.
• Grow into advanced roles through guided pathways.

Skills

Triage

Emergency care

Diagnostics

Anesthesia support

CPR training

Education

High school diploma

AVMA program a plus

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records

Job description

VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be at the heart of the ER, supporting the team, comforting pet parents, and learning on the job. You’ll participate in triage, treatments, and ongoing monitoring from day one, with opportunities for credentialed advancement.

You will work alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians in a fast-paced, pet-friendly hospital setting, with a strong focus on learning and growth.