Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) – Grow in ER

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC; Florida; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k match

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG swag

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be at the heart of the ER, supporting the team, comforting pet parents, and learning in real time during triage, treatments, and patient rounds.

You’ll grow with credentialed technicians and veterinarians, developing skills in anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training. Noisy hospital environment, night shifts, weekends, and holidays required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Enrolled in an 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 an understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping
• Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
• Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs
• Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communicator

Fine motor skills

Team collaboration

Empathy

Education

High school diploma

AVMA-accredited program enrollment a plus

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be at the heart of the ER, supporting the team, comforting pet parents, and learning in real time during triage, treatments, and patient rounds.

You’ll grow with credentialed technicians and veterinarians, developing skills in anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training. Noisy hospital environment, night shifts, weekends, and holidays required.