Per Diem Emergency Vet Assistant — Grow & Learn

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k match

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG swag

Food in fridge available

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Michigan is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support our fast-paced emergency team. You’ll help triage patients, assist with treatments and diagnostics, and work alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians in a busy hospital setting.

You will gain hands-on experience across anesthesia, imaging, and critical care pathways, with training opportunities and the chance to grow your career within a nationwide network of VEG hospitals.

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 EMR software familiarity.

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 to imaging.
• Work with technicians and veterinarians to set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation.
• 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 for continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and pursue RECOVER Certified Rescuer training (provided).

Skills

Excellent communication

Fine motor skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited vet tech program (plus)

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Michigan is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support our fast-paced emergency team. You’ll help triage patients, assist with treatments and diagnostics, and work alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians in a busy hospital setting.

You will gain hands-on experience across anesthesia, imaging, and critical care pathways, with training opportunities and the chance to grow your career within a nationwide network of VEG hospitals.