Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Growth & Impact

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay + 401K match

Travel stipend for ER CE & travel

Flexible scheduling

Referral program

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is seeking a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced team in Alpharetta, GA. You will triage patients, support treatments, monitor anesthesia, and assist veterinarians and technicians, while learning in a dynamic ER environment.

We value growth, mentorship, and hands-on training, offering pathways to credentialed roles and paid travel stipends for learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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 an understanding of practice management software and EMR.
• 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, and work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance.
• Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs.
• Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types.

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome and a steady support, triaging incoming patients and helping guide them toward care
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, from bloodwork and imaging to catheter placement and oxygen support
• Work alongside our credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians to set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases
• Set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration
• Assist during every moment of care: outpatient or inpatient, exam room to treatment area.
• Join patient rounds and stay close to the clinical picture to ensure continuity of care.
• Learn how to perform CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer (training provided!)
• Grow into more advanced responsibilities, such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways

Skills

Excellent communicator

Fine motor skills

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Ability to lift up to 25 kg

Availability for nights, weekends, and

Tolerance to noisy environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program (plus)

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is seeking a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced team in Alpharetta, GA. You will triage patients, support treatments, monitor anesthesia, and assist veterinarians and technicians, while learning in a dynamic ER environment.

We value growth, mentorship, and hands-on training, offering pathways to credentialed roles and paid travel stipends for learning opportunities.