Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Flexible Hours & Growth

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading compensation

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401K with company match

Paid parental leave

Continuing Education opportunities

Flexible work schedules

Pet discount

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is seeking compassionate care professionals for our emergency hospitals. You will perform nursing tasks, monitor patients, and assist in anesthesia under supervision. The role emphasizes teamwork, rapid decision-making, and strong communication with clients and staff.

Ideal candidates are motivated, adaptable, and passionate about animal welfare, with the ability to learn new procedures and work efficiently in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills across diverse groups.
• Ability to triage patients and provide nursing care.
• Strong communication with peers, customers, and team.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic to intermediate nursing care and patient monitoring.
• Triage incoming patients using clinical assessment and vitals.
• Administer/subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications.
• Set up IV fluids and transfusion therapy as needed.
• Collaborate with licensed veterinary technicians and veterinarians.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Triage and monitoring

Nursing care

Communication

Adaptability

Education

LVT or DVM supervision

Tools

RECOVER CPR certification

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is seeking compassionate care professionals for our emergency hospitals. You will perform nursing tasks, monitor patients, and assist in anesthesia under supervision. The role emphasizes teamwork, rapid decision-making, and strong communication with clients and staff.

Ideal candidates are motivated, adaptable, and passionate about animal welfare, with the ability to learn new procedures and work efficiently in a high-pressure environment.