Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Grow in ER Care

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Travel stipend

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG swag

Job summary

VEG is a 24/7 veterinary emergency company dedicated to helping people and their pets when they need it most. As a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be in the heart of the action from day one, supporting your team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time.

You’ll assist with triage, treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, work alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians, and join rounds to stay close to the clinical picture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus.
• 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience is a bonus).
• Basic computer skills and EMR/practice management software familiarity.
• Excellent communicator with pet parents and teammates.
• Fine motor skills for patient handling and equipment.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 kg alone (40 kg with assistance).
• Willing to work in a noisy environment with strong odors and rotate nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to work well with diverse backgrounds and personalities.

Responsibilities

• Triages incoming patients and guides them toward care.
• Assists with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics including bloodwork and imaging.
• Supports anesthesia setup and monitoring with credentialed staff.
• Sets up IV fluids, blood products, and medication administration.
• Participates in all moments of care, inpatient or outpatient, from exam room to treatment area.
• Attends patient rounds to maintain continuity of care.
• Receives CPR/RECOVER training and grows into eligible advanced roles.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team player

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

AVMA program a plus

Tools

EMR software

Practice management

Job description

VEG is a 24/7 veterinary emergency company dedicated to helping people and their pets when they need it most. As a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be in the heart of the action from day one, supporting your team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time.

You’ll assist with triage, treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, work alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians, and join rounds to stay close to the clinical picture.