Per Diem Emergency Vet Assistant — Growth & Training

VEG ER for Pets; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Flexible schedules

Referral program

SCRUBS provided

VEG swag

Food in fridge

Job summary

VEG for Pets is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be in the heart of the action from day one, supporting your team and comforting pet parents. You’ll participate in triage, treatments, and the overall flow of care with opportunities to learn and grow within a credentialed pathway.

You will work in a fast-paced ER environment, with training pathways toward advanced roles such as anesthesia support and ultrasound as you develop your career with VEG for Pets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is a plus.
• 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience is a bonus).
• Basic computer skills and EMR/practice management software familiarity.
• Excellent communicator, team player, able to handle fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and triage patients, guiding them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics as needed.
• Support anesthesia and sedation setup with credentialed staff.
• Set up/manage IV fluids, blood products, and medications.
• Assist during all care moments, inpatient and outpatient.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Tech literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA veterinary tech program (plus)

Job description

VEG for Pets is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be in the heart of the action from day one, supporting your team and comforting pet parents. You’ll participate in triage, treatments, and the overall flow of care with opportunities to learn and grow within a credentialed pathway.

You will work in a fast-paced ER environment, with training pathways toward advanced roles such as anesthesia support and ultrasound as you develop your career with VEG for Pets.