Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant – Part-Time

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning and growth programs

Flexible schedules

Referral program

Perks and snacks

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC in Denver, CO, is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant for part-time overnights and weekends. You’ll join a fast-paced ER team, support doctors, and learn essential skills from triage to treatment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and any AVMA-credited program interest or prior emergency experience. This role offers growth opportunities, a collaborative team, and a strong weekend schedule in a busy hospital.

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 when collaborating with pet parents and your team.
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, lift up to 25 kg, and work on the floor.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome and a steady support, triaging incoming patients and guiding them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, from bloodwork and imaging to catheter placement and oxygen support.
• Work alongside 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.

Skills

Empathetic

Excellent communicator

Ownership mindset

Curious learner

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program enrollment

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC in Denver, CO, is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant for part-time overnights and weekends. You’ll join a fast-paced ER team, support doctors, and learn essential skills from triage to treatment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and any AVMA-credited program interest or prior emergency experience. This role offers growth opportunities, a collaborative team, and a strong weekend schedule in a busy hospital.