Emergency Veterinary Assistant: Growth, Training & Impact

VEG ER for Pets; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Travel stipend

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedules

Wellness benefits

Job summary

VEG in Denver is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be at the heart of urgent care from day one. You will support the team, comfort pet parents, and learn the ropes in real time, assisting with triage, treatments, and the overall ER workflow.

You'll work alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians, expanding your skills toward anesthesia support, ultrasound, and advanced procedures through guided training pathways.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, people-centric approach in support of colleagues and pet parents.
• Strong communication with teams and clients for quality care.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes emergency setting.

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome, triage patients, and guide them to care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics.
• Support anesthesia, sedation, IV fluids, and medication administration.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

AVMA-accredited program a plus

Job description

VEG in Denver is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be at the heart of urgent care from day one. You will support the team, comfort pet parents, and learn the ropes in real time, assisting with triage, treatments, and the overall ER workflow.

You'll work alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians, expanding your skills toward anesthesia support, ultrasound, and advanced procedures through guided training pathways.