Per Diem Emergency Vet Assistant — Grow & Learn

VEG ER for Pets; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k match

Flexible shifts

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets seeks a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support our team in Saint Petersburg, FL. You will assist with triage, treatments, anesthesia setup, and patient care, while learning and growing in a fast-paced ER environment.

Join a team that values mentorship, rapid learning, and compassionate care for both pets and their families, with shifts designed to fit your life and opportunities to advance within veterinary emergency medicine.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus.
• 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience a bonus).
• Excellent communication with pet parents and team.
• Ability to stand for long hours and lift up to 25 kg (up to 40 kg with assistance).

Responsibilities

• Triages incoming patients and guides them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics.
• Support anesthesia and sedation setups with credentialed techs and veterinarians.
• Set up and manage IV fluids, transfusions, and medication administration.
• Assist in outpatient or inpatient care from exam to treatment areas.
• Join rounds to maintain continuity of care after assessments.
• Learn CPR andRECOVER certification through training provided.

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

Excellent communication

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited program (a plus)

Job description

VEG ER for Pets seeks a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support our team in Saint Petersburg, FL. You will assist with triage, treatments, anesthesia setup, and patient care, while learning and growing in a fast-paced ER environment.

Join a team that values mentorship, rapid learning, and compassionate care for both pets and their families, with shifts designed to fit your life and opportunities to advance within veterinary emergency medicine.