Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Grow, Learn, Flexible Hours

VEG ER for Pets; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 67,502; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

VEG swag

Comfort scrubs

Food in fridge

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support a fast-paced ER team in Redmond. You’ll assist with triage, treatments, and diagnostics, while learning under credentialed veterinary staff. This role emphasizes growth and hands-on experience from day one.

The position offers evening, night, and weekend coverage, with training toward CPR/RECOVER certification and potential advancement into anesthesia support and ultrasound as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is a plus.
• Experience as a veterinary assistant in emergency or specialty settings is helpful.
• Proficient with practice management software and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome, triage patients, and guide them to care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics like bloodwork and imaging.
• Work with technicians and veterinarians on anesthesia and sedation.
• Set up IV fluids, blood products, and med administration.
• Support both outpatient and inpatient care across exam and treatment areas.
• Participate in patient rounds to maintain continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and pursue RECOVER certification with training provided.
• Grow into advanced roles like anesthesia support and ultrasound.

Skills

High school diploma

EMR software

Communication

Fine motor skills

Physical stamina

Night/weekend availability

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program (enrolment a plus)

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records

Computer literacy

Job description

VEG ER for Pets is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support a fast-paced ER team in Redmond. You’ll assist with triage, treatments, and diagnostics, while learning under credentialed veterinary staff. This role emphasizes growth and hands-on experience from day one.

The position offers evening, night, and weekend coverage, with training toward CPR/RECOVER certification and potential advancement into anesthesia support and ultrasound as you gain experience.