Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Relief, Flexible Hours

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC; Fort Myers (FL); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Flexible schedules

Employee referral program

VEG swag

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced team. You’ll triage patients, support treatments, and learn anesthesia, with opportunities for growth and credentialed training in a collaborative ER setting.

Join VEG as a per diem VEGgie, providing compassionate care while gaining hands-on experience alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians in a vibrant, high-energy hospital.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• AVMA-accredited vet tech program a plus.
• 1+ years in veterinary assistant role (ER or specialty experience a bonus).
• Basic computer skills and EMR knowledge.
• Excellent communicator with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and triage patients, guiding them to care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing, and diagnostics.
• Set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases.
• Manage IV fluids, blood products, and medications.
• Support care in outpatient or inpatient areas.
• Participate in patient rounds and maintain continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and RECOVER Certified Rescuer training.
• Pursue advanced responsibilities through training pathways.

Skills

Triage

Nursing care

Diagnostics

Anesthesia support

IV therapy

CPR training

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

AVMA-accredited vet tech program (a plus)

Tools

EMR systems

Digital records

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced team. You’ll triage patients, support treatments, and learn anesthesia, with opportunities for growth and credentialed training in a collaborative ER setting.

Join VEG as a per diem VEGgie, providing compassionate care while gaining hands-on experience alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians in a vibrant, high-energy hospital.