Per Diem Emergency Vet Assistant — Growth & Training

VEG ER for Pets; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k match

Flexible work schedules

Employee referral program

VEG swag and scrubs

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets in Louisville seeks a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be in the heart of the action, supporting the team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time. You’ll cover triage, treatments, and the tail wags from day one, with growth opportunities as you advance toward credentialed technician paths.

You’ll join a fast-paced hospital team, receive training, and grow through guided pathways into anesthesia support, ultrasound, and more, while enjoying flexible

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 an understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping
• Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
• Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs
• Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types

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 our 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
• As permitted by state law

Skills

Excellent communicator

Empathetic

Ability to lift up to 25 kg

Availability for nights, weekends, and

Work in fast-paced environments

Stand for prolonged hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program (enrolled a plus)

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Basic computer skills

Job description

VEG ER for Pets in Louisville seeks a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be in the heart of the action, supporting the team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time. You’ll cover triage, treatments, and the tail wags from day one, with growth opportunities as you advance toward credentialed technician paths.

You’ll join a fast-paced hospital team, receive training, and grow through guided pathways into anesthesia support, ultrasound, and more, while enjoying flexible