Emergency Veterinary Assistant: Launch Your ER Career

VEG ER for Pets; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Travel stipend

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedules

ER CE + travel stipend

Job summary

VEG for Pets in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced ER team. From day one you’ll support clinicians, triage incoming patients, assist with treatments and anesthesia setup, and help provide compassionate care for pets and their families in a high‑energy hospital environment.

This role offers growth through guided training pathways, mentorship, ER CE and travel stipends, flexible schedules, and benefits that start on day one.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus.
• 1+ year in a veterinary assistant role, emergency or specialty experience a bonus.
• Basic computer skills and EMR/practice management software familiarity.
• Excellent communicator with pet parents and team.
• Ability to stand long hours, lift up to 25 kg, work in a noisy environment.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome and triage incoming patients.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics.
• Set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation with VTs and veterinarians.
• Manage IV fluids, transfusions, and medication administration.
• Support care in outpatient or inpatient settings and during rounds.
• Learn CPR and pursue RECOVER certification training.
• Grow into advanced roles with guided pathways.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

AVMA-accredited program a plus

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

VEG for Pets in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced ER team. From day one you’ll support clinicians, triage incoming patients, assist with treatments and anesthesia setup, and help provide compassionate care for pets and their families in a high‑energy hospital environment.

This role offers growth through guided training pathways, mentorship, ER CE and travel stipends, flexible schedules, and benefits that start on day one.