Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - St. Petersburg, FL

VEG ER for Pets; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading emergency veterinary company in St. Petersburg, FL, seeks an Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) to provide compassionate care to animals. The ideal candidate will perform nursing tasks, monitor patients, and work alongside a dedicated team to ensure the best outcomes for pets and their owners. With a focus on employee well-being and growth, this role offers industry-leading compensation and numerous benefits, including health insurance and flexible schedules.

Benefits

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401K with company match

Paid parental leave (up to 10 weeks at full salary)

Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities

Flexible work schedules for work-life balance

Generous employee pet discount

Qualifications

• Passionate and motivated individual who loves working with animals.
• Eager to learn new techniques and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing care tasks and monitor patients.
• Administer medications and understand their potential adverse effects.
• Contribute to outpatient and inpatient care as a team member.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - St. Petersburg, FL

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WHO WE ARE
VEG is a rapidly growing emergency veterinary company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is to help people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a "customer first" mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment.

WHO WE ARE
VEG is a rapidly growing emergency veterinary company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is to help people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a "customer first" mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment.

TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG
At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same. Our goal is to provide the best experience for our customers and our team. VEG has the highest NPS score in the industry and was nominated for INC Magazine's Best Places to Work. We strive to be a place where the best in emergency veterinary medicine want to work, stay, and grow.

WHO WE NEED
You are passionate, motivated, and value learning. You are honest, respectful, a team player, and love working with animals and people. You are adaptable, eager to learn new techniques, and think outside the box. You communicate well with peers, customers, and team members, and are willing to pitch in wherever needed with a positive attitude.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO

• Treat each patient and customer with compassion and care.
• Perform nursing care tasks, monitor patients, and administer treatments.
• Triages incoming patients using understanding of common diseases and conditions.
• Administer medications and understand their potential adverse effects.
• Set up, monitor, and administer IV fluid therapy, including blood transfusions.
• Contribute to outpatient and inpatient care as a team member.
• Participate in patient rounds for continuity of care.
• Be trained in CPR as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer.
• Collect samples, perform diagnostic tests, and assist with imaging.
• Assist in sedation and anesthesia procedures under supervision.
• Perform nursing tasks like placing urinary catheters and oxygen tubes.
• Manage oxygen cages and troubleshoot oxygen delivery equipment.
• Work alongside licensed veterinary technicians as a vital team member.
• Obtain additional training for roles beyond nursing care, such as technician credentialing, training, outreach, and leadership.

Veterinary Assistants (where permitted by law) can also:

• Maintain patients under anesthesia, including mechanical ventilation.
• Perform advanced vascular access and diagnostic techniques.
• Participate in treatment and anesthesia planning.
• Receive further training for roles in training, care coordination, outreach, and leadership.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US

• Industry-leading compensation
• Use of the latest equipment and technology in new hospital facilities
• Generous employee pet discount
• Referral rewards
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid parental leave (up to 10 weeks at full salary)
• Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities
• Flexible work schedules for work-life balance
• Growth potential
• Grocery deliveries, contests, outings, retreats, and fun activities

VEG values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and look forward to meeting you.