Overnight Emergency Vet Assistant – 24/7 ER Experience

VEG ER for Pets; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading compensation

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401K with company match

Paid parental leave

Continued education opportunities

Flexible work schedules

Pet discount

Job summary

VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you will work side‑by‑side with credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians to assess, treat, monitor, and care for emergency patients from triage to discharge.

You will deliver compassionate patient care, support pet parents during challenging moments, and develop advanced emergency skills through ongoing training and mentorship in a fast-paced, 24/7

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Emergency/urgent care or high-volume veterinary experience preferred.
• Experience providing direct patient care rather than kennel, reception, or administrative responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of veterinary terminology, patient restraint, vital signs, sample collection, medication administration, hospitalized patient care, and infection prevention practices.
• Previous experience with venipuncture, peripheral IV catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, emergency triage, and other emergency nursing skills is strongly preferred.
• Ability to recognize changes in a patient\'s condition and communicate concerns promptly and effectively to the veterinary team.
• Comfortable working with critically ill, injured, and emergent patients while supporting pet parents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with veterinarians, credentialed veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and pet parents.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience working with practice management software and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, adapt quickly, and remain effective in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning, continuous professional development, and building advanced emergency and critical care skills.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on hospital needs.

Responsibilities

• Triage and initial assessment of emergency patients.
• Provide hands-on nursing care for patients.
• Restrain and position patients for examinations, procedures, diagnostic imaging, and treatments.
• Collect, process, and prepare blood, urine, and other diagnostic samples.
• Administer medications under veterinary direction and monitor monitoring parameters.
• Set up, monitor, maintain IV fluids and CRIs.
• Assist with anesthesia, monitoring, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records in the EMR and communicate with pet parents.
• Maintain infection prevention standards and care areas.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to deliver exceptional emergency care.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Emergency care

Animal handling

Communication skills

EMR software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Practice management software

Radiology basics

Job description

VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you will work side‑by‑side with credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians to assess, treat, monitor, and care for emergency patients from triage to discharge.

You will deliver compassionate patient care, support pet parents during challenging moments, and develop advanced emergency skills through ongoing training and mentorship in a fast-paced, 24/7