Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Grow, Learn, Impact Pets

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401K with company match

Paid parental leave

Unlimited Continuing Education

Flexible work schedules

Pet discount

Referral rewards

Growth potential

Company-wide events

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) seeks dedicated veterinary team members for emergency care. You will deliver high-level nursing support, monitor patients, and assist in anesthesia, triage, and diagnostic procedures alongside licensed technicians.

We offer a fast-paced, employee-centered environment with extensive CE opportunities, benefits, and ample opportunities for growth across VEG hospitals.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates empathy and customer-focused attitude.
• Strong interpersonal communication across diverse groups.
• Genuine passion for working with animals and people.

Responsibilities

• Treat each patient and customer with compassion and care.
• Perform basic to intermediate nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments.
• Use signs of common diseases and physical assessment to triage patients.
• Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications; understand adverse effects.
• Set up and monitor IV fluids and blood products.
• Collaborate with the nursing team for outpatient and inpatient care.
• Participate in patient rounds to ensure continuity of care.
• Receive RECOVER CPR training and apply it when needed.
• Collect samples and perform in-house tests and point-of-care diagnostics.
• Assist in anesthesia setup and monitoring under supervision.
• Place and maintain urinary catheters and nasal oxygen tubes.
• Set up and troubleshoot oxygen delivery systems.
• Work alongside licensed veterinary technicians as part of the care team.
• Pursue additional growth opportunities such as trainer roles, care coordination, and leadership.
• Veterinary Assistants may perform advanced anesthesia, vascular access, and diagnostic procedures where permitted by law.

Skills

Compassionate customer service

Team player

Communication skills

Animal care passion

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) seeks dedicated veterinary team members for emergency care. You will deliver high-level nursing support, monitor patients, and assist in anesthesia, triage, and diagnostic procedures alongside licensed technicians.

We offer a fast-paced, employee-centered environment with extensive CE opportunities, benefits, and ample opportunities for growth across VEG hospitals.