Emergency Veterinary Assistant: Growth, Training & Mentorship

VEG ER for Pets; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401K match

Travel stipend

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

ER CE + travel stipend

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets in Eden Prairie, MN seeks an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support the team, comfort pet parents, and learn on the job from day one. From triage to treatments, you’ll be involved in the full spectrum of emergency care and growth opportunities.

Whether aiming to become a credentialed technician or exploring where your passion can take you, VEG emphasizes learning, mentorship, and career development in a fast-paced ER environment with ceiling-to-floor teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus.
• 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience a bonus).

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome and a steady support, triaging incoming patients and guiding them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, from bloodwork and imaging to catheter placement and oxygen support.
• Work alongside 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 to stay close to the clinical picture and ensure continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer (training provided).
• Grow into more advanced responsibilities, such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization via training pathways.
• As permitted by state law

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Dexterity

Teamwork

Stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited program (plus)

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

VEG ER for Pets in Eden Prairie, MN seeks an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support the team, comfort pet parents, and learn on the job from day one. From triage to treatments, you’ll be involved in the full spectrum of emergency care and growth opportunities.

Whether aiming to become a credentialed technician or exploring where your passion can take you, VEG emphasizes learning, mentorship, and career development in a fast-paced ER environment with ceiling-to-floor teamwork.