Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Fast-Paced ER Growth

VEG ER for Pets; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Equity after 1 year

Travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedules

Referral program

ER CE + travel stipend

Résumé du poste

VEG ER for Pets is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support a fast-paced team in a 24/7 emergency setting. You’ll assist with triage, treatments, and anesthesia support, while learning and growing your skills alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians.

We value compassionate care and offer pathways for credentialing, plus comprehensive benefits and a focus on personal and professional growth for VEGgies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus.
• 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience is a bonus).
• Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg and work in a loud, odorous environment.

Responsabilités

• Triaging incoming patients and guiding care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics.
• Support anesthesia and sedation setup with vets/techs.
• Set up IV fluids, blood transfusions, and meds.
• Participate in patient rounds and ensure continuity of care.

Connaissances

Excellent communicator

Fine motor skills

Stand for hours

Lift 25 kg

Noisy environment

Night/weekend shifts

Vet assistant exp

Formation

High school diploma

AVMA-accredited program

Currently enrolled in veterinary tech program

Outils

EMR software

Basic computer skills

Description du poste

VEG ER for Pets is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support a fast-paced team in a 24/7 emergency setting. You’ll assist with triage, treatments, and anesthesia support, while learning and growing your skills alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians.

We value compassionate care and offer pathways for credentialing, plus comprehensive benefits and a focus on personal and professional growth for VEGgies.