Emergency Veterinary Assistant: Grow into ER Rockstar

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401K match

Health, dental, and vision coverage

QPR training and free therapy

Travel stipend for ER CE

Clinical student loan repayment

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedules

Employee referral program

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) seeks an Emergency Veterinary Assistant in Princeton, NJ. You will support the team from triage through treatments, comforting pet parents and learning the ropes in real time.

You’ll work with credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians, gaining exposure to anesthesia, radiology, and critical care. This role emphasizes growth, hands-on training, and a busy, collaborative ER environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled in an 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 understanding of practice management software and EMR.
• Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team.
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
• Stand for prolonged hours, ability to lift up to 25 kg and assist up to 40 kg.
• Willing to work in a noisy environment with strong odors.
• Availablity to work nights, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome, triage incoming patients, and guide them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics from bloodwork to imaging.
• Work with veterinary technicians and veterinarians on anesthesia and sedation.
• Set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medications.
• Assist during all care moments: outpatient or inpatient and in exam rooms.
• Join rounds and monitor the clinical picture for continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and pursue RECOVER Certified Rescuer training.
• Grow into advanced responsibilities via guided training pathways.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program (a plus)

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) seeks an Emergency Veterinary Assistant in Princeton, NJ. You will support the team from triage through treatments, comforting pet parents and learning the ropes in real time.

You’ll work with credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians, gaining exposure to anesthesia, radiology, and critical care. This role emphasizes growth, hands-on training, and a busy, collaborative ER environment.