Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Growth & Hands-On Training

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness benefits from day

Travel stipend

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group in San Diego, CA seeks an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support a fast-paced ER team. You’ll triage, assist with treatments, and help ensure continuous patient care from exam room to treatment area.

The role emphasizes growth through guided training pathways, opportunities to learn anesthesia support, ultrasound, and more, with a structured schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is a plus.
• 1+ years in veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience a bonus).
• Basic computer skills and understanding of practice management software and EMR.

Responsibilities

• Triages incoming patients and guides them toward care.
• Assists with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics.
• Supports anesthesia and sedation setups with VTs and veterinarians.
• Sets up and manages IV fluids, transfusions, and medications.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Empathetic

Team collaboration

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group in San Diego, CA seeks an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support a fast-paced ER team. You’ll triage, assist with treatments, and help ensure continuous patient care from exam room to treatment area.

The role emphasizes growth through guided training pathways, opportunities to learn anesthesia support, ultrasound, and more, with a structured schedule including nights and weekends.