Per Diem ER Vet Assistant — Fast-Paced Care & Growth

veterinaryemergencygroupst; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG scrubs provided

VEG swag

Job summary

VEG is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be at the heart of the action, supporting your team, guiding pet parents, and learning on the job from day one. You will participate in triage, treatments, and rounds, growing toward advanced responsibilities and anesthesia support through guided training pathways.

You’ll join a fast-paced ER environment with 24/7 operations, flexible schedules, and opportunities to advance your career in veterinary emergency medicine.

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.

Job description

VEG is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be at the heart of the action, supporting your team, guiding pet parents, and learning on the job from day one. You will participate in triage, treatments, and rounds, growing toward advanced responsibilities and anesthesia support through guided training pathways.

You’ll join a fast-paced ER environment with 24/7 operations, flexible schedules, and opportunities to advance your career in veterinary emergency medicine.