Per Diem ER Vet Assistant – Grow Your Emergency Career

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG scrubs and swag

Fridge snacks/grab-and-go meals

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Ardmore, PA is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant. You’ll support the ER team, comfort pet parents, and learn hands-on across triage, treatments, and monitoring in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers growth into credentialed technician pathways and training, with opportunities to gain anesthesia support and advanced skills while contributing to high-quality care for pets and families.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, people-centric approach to support colleagues and clients
• Strong communication with pet parents and team
• Ownership mindset and accountability for outcomes

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome and triage incoming patients
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics
• Work with technicians and veterinarians on anesthesia and sedation
• Set up and manage IV fluids, transfusions, and meds
• Support care in outpatient or inpatient settings
• Join rounds to maintain continuity of care
• Learn CPR and RECOVER certification training
• Grow into advanced responsibilities via guided training pathways

Skills

Empathetic

Excellent communicator

Ownership

Curious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in AVMA-accredited program

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Ardmore, PA is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant. You’ll support the ER team, comfort pet parents, and learn hands-on across triage, treatments, and monitoring in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers growth into credentialed technician pathways and training, with opportunities to gain anesthesia support and advanced skills while contributing to high-quality care for pets and families.