Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Fast-Paced ER with Growth & Training

veterinaryemergencygroupst; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision benefits

401K match

Travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Job summary

VEG Veterinary Emergency Group is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant in Wisconsin to support the ER team from day one, greeting families, triaging patients, and assisting with treatments and diagnostics. You’ll work with credentialed vets and techs to monitor anesthesia, manage IV fluids and medications, and participate in rounds to ensure continuity of care.

You may pursue advanced responsibilities such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training paths,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is a plus.
• 1+ years in veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty preferred).
• Basic computer skills and EMR familiarity.
• Excellent communicator with clients and team.
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and equipment.
• Ability to stand long hours and lift up to 25 kg (40 kg with assistance).
• Willingness to work in a noisy environment; nights, weekends, and holidays required.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome, triaging incoming patients and guiding them to care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics (bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, oxygen).
• Work with technicians/veterinarians to set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation.
• Set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration.
• Assist during all care moments: outpatient or inpatient, exam room to treatment area.
• Join rounds and stay close to the clinical picture to ensure continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer (training provided).
• Grow into advanced responsibilities such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, catheterization.
• As permitted by state law.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Fine motor

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited program (enrolled)

Tools

Practice management software

EMR systems

Job description

VEG Veterinary Emergency Group is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant in Wisconsin to support the ER team from day one, greeting families, triaging patients, and assisting with treatments and diagnostics. You’ll work with credentialed vets and techs to monitor anesthesia, manage IV fluids and medications, and participate in rounds to ensure continuity of care.

You may pursue advanced responsibilities such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training paths,