Per Diem Emergency Vet Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth

VEG ER for Pets; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG swag

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant in Madison, WI. Grow with a team dedicated to high-quality emergency care for pets, supporting triage, treatments, and patient comfort from day one.

You will assist with bloodwork, imaging, anesthesia, IV fluids, and medication administration while working alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is a plus.
• 1+ year experience as a veterinary assistant (emergency or specialty is a bonus).
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with practice management software and EMR.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and triage patients, guiding them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics including bloodwork and imaging.
• Assist with anesthesia and sedation setup with credentialed techs and veterinarians.
• Set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration.
• Support care in outpatient and inpatient settings; assist across exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Join rounds to maintain continuity of care.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Fine motor skills

Mobility and strength

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited vet tech program (a plus)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

VEG ER for Pets is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant in Madison, WI. Grow with a team dedicated to high-quality emergency care for pets, supporting triage, treatments, and patient comfort from day one.

You will assist with bloodwork, imaging, anesthesia, IV fluids, and medication administration while working alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians in a fast-paced hospital environment.