Emergency Veterinary Assistant: Grow Fast in ER Care

VEG ER for Pets; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + 401K match

Health, dental, vision coverage from第一

Travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Employee referral program

Job summary

VEG is redefining veterinary emergency care with open-concept hospitals and a focus on growth for VEGgies. As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you join a fast-paced team, supporting triage, treatments, and patient care from day one.

You'll work alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians, learn CPR, and pursue pathways to anesthesia, ultrasound, and advanced skills through guided training. We welcome compassionate, team-oriented individuals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary tech program a plus.
• 1+ years in veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience is a bonus).
• Basic computer skills and understanding of practice management software and EMR.
• Excellent communicator with pet parents and team.
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 kg and assist up to 40 kg.
• Willing to work in a noisy environment with odors; nights/weekends/holidays rotations.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and guide them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics (bloodwork, imaging, catheters, oxygen).
• Set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation with clinicians.
• Set up IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medications.
• Support care in outpatient or inpatient settings; from exam room to treatment area.
• Participate in patient rounds and maintain continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and pursue RECOVER Certified Rescuer training.
• Grow into roles such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, catheterization through training pathways.
• Work in compliance with state law.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Stamina

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

VEG is redefining veterinary emergency care with open-concept hospitals and a focus on growth for VEGgies. As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you join a fast-paced team, supporting triage, treatments, and patient care from day one.

You'll work alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians, learn CPR, and pursue pathways to anesthesia, ultrasound, and advanced skills through guided training. We welcome compassionate, team-oriented individuals.