Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Grow Your ER Skills

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health and wellness benefits

Travel stipend for ER CE

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant in Chapel Hill, NC. You will be hands-on from day one, supporting the team, calming pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time.

You’ll be involved in triage, treatments, and patient care alongside seasoned technicians and veterinarians. The role offers growth pathways toward credentialed technician work, with comprehensive training, night/weekend shifts, and a fast-paced ER environment designed to advance your

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 a bonus).
• Basic computer skills and EMR/practice management software familiarity.
• Excellent communicator with team and pet parents.
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and triage patients; guide families toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics.
• Support anesthesia and sedation with credentialed staff.
• Set up IV fluids, transfusions, and medications.
• Assist in outpatient or inpatient care, from exam to treatment areas.
• Participate in rounds to maintain continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and RECOVER Certified Rescuer training (provided).
• Grow into advanced responsibilities via guided pathways.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Stamina

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

AVMA-accredited program (plus)

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant in Chapel Hill, NC. You will be hands-on from day one, supporting the team, calming pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time.

You’ll be involved in triage, treatments, and patient care alongside seasoned technicians and veterinarians. The role offers growth pathways toward credentialed technician work, with comprehensive training, night/weekend shifts, and a fast-paced ER environment designed to advance your