Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Jumpstart Your ER Career

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K matching

Travel stipend

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be at the heart of the action from day one, supporting teams, comforting pet parents, and learning on the job. You’ll engage in triage, treatments, and the full range of emergency duties.

We offer growth pathways, CPR training, and mentorship, with schedules that include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Join VEG’s collaborative ER team and grow your career.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome and guide patients toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics from bloodwork to imaging.
• Work with technicians and veterinarians on anesthesia and sedation.
• Set up/monitor IV fluids, blood transfusions, and meds.
• Support care in outpatient or inpatient settings.
• Join rounds and maintain continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and pursue RECOVER Certified Rescuer training.

Skills

Empathetic

Excellent communicator

Fine motor skills

Ability to stand long hours

Team collaboration

Willing to work nights/weekends/holid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited program enrollment a plus

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be at the heart of the action from day one, supporting teams, comforting pet parents, and learning on the job. You’ll engage in triage, treatments, and the full range of emergency duties.

We offer growth pathways, CPR training, and mentorship, with schedules that include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Join VEG’s collaborative ER team and grow your career.