Emergency Veterinary Assistant: Per Diem with Growth Path

VEG ER for Pets; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k match

Flexible work schedules

Employee referral program

VEG swag

Fridge snacks/food

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets in Florida is hiring a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be in the heart of the action, supporting your team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time.

You'll triage, assist with treatments and diagnostics, work with technicians and veterinarians on anesthesia, and grow into advanced responsibilities through guided training pathways, with opportunities to impact patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in 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 EMR software knowledge.
• Excellent communicator with clients and your team.
• Ability to stand, kneel, and lift up to 25 kg with or without assistance; able to work in a noisy environment.

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome and triage patients; guide toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics.
• Work with credentialed technicians and veterinarians on anesthesia.
• Set up and manage IV fluids, transfusions, and medications.
• Support during outpatient or inpatient care; from exam room to treatment area.
• Join patient rounds and ensure continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and RECOVER Certification (training provided).
• Grow into advanced responsibilities via guided training pathways.
• As permitted by state law.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Fine motor skills

Stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

AVMA-accredited program (plus)

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records

Job description

VEG ER for Pets in Florida is hiring a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be in the heart of the action, supporting your team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time.

You'll triage, assist with treatments and diagnostics, work with technicians and veterinarians on anesthesia, and grow into advanced responsibilities through guided training pathways, with opportunities to impact patient care.