Emergency Veterinary Assistant: Grow into ER Tech

VEG ER for Pets; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health benefits

Equity potential

Travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG swag

Free snacks on site

Job summary

VEG is a leading veterinary emergency company offering 24/7 care across locations. As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of the action from day one, supporting your team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time.

Whether aiming to become a credentialed technician or exploring your passion, VEG supports your growth every step of the way. You’ll work alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians, gain hands-on experience with triage, treatments,

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 EMR familiarity.
• Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team.
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, lift up to 25 kg; assist up to 40 kg.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays on a rotating basis.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with diverse people.

Responsibilities

• Be the first welcome, triage patients, and guide to care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics.
• Work with technicians and veterinarians on anesthesia and sedation.
• Set up and manage IV fluids, transfusions, and meds.
• Assist during all care moments from exam to treatment area.
• Join rounds to maintain continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and RECOVER certification training.
• Grow into advanced duties like anesthesia support, ultrasound, catheterization.
• As permitted by state law.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Ownership

Curiosity

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

AVMA‑accredited vet tech program enrollment (a plus)

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

VEG is a leading veterinary emergency company offering 24/7 care across locations. As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of the action from day one, supporting your team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time.

Whether aiming to become a credentialed technician or exploring your passion, VEG supports your growth every step of the way. You’ll work alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians, gain hands-on experience with triage, treatments,