Per Diem Emergency Vet Assistant — Growth & Training

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k match

Flexible work schedules

Employee referral program

VEG swag

Food in the fridge

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our busy ER team. You’ll be the first warm welcome, triage patients, support treatments, monitor care, and assist with anesthesia and imaging under supervision.

You’ll work with credentialed technicians and veterinarians to deliver high-quality emergency care, while growing through guided training pathways in a fast-paced hospital environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus.
• Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team.

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome and a steady support, triaging incoming patients and helping guide 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.
• Join patient rounds and stay close to the clinical picture to ensure continuity of care.
• Learn how to perform CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer (training provided!).
• Grow into more advanced responsibilities, such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communicator

Team collaboration

People-centric approach

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited Veterinary technology program a plus

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join our busy ER team. You’ll be the first warm welcome, triage patients, support treatments, monitor care, and assist with anesthesia and imaging under supervision.

You’ll work with credentialed technicians and veterinarians to deliver high-quality emergency care, while growing through guided training pathways in a fast-paced hospital environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.