Per Diem ER Veterinary Assistant — Grow & Learn Fast

VEG ER for Pets; Millburn (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k match

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG swag

Job summary

VEG is hiring 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 handle triage, treatments, and the tail wags as you grow toward credentialed tech roles.

You’ll work nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where each VEGgie is valued and mentored toward advanced responsibilities such as anesthesia support and ultrasound.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in an 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 knowledge.
• Excellent communicator with pet parents and team.

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome and triage incoming patients.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics.
• Work with veterinary technicians and veterinarians on anesthesia and sedation.
• Set up and manage IV fluids, blood products, and meds.
• Support both outpatient and inpatient care, ensuring continuity.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

AVMA program enrollment (plus)

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

VEG is hiring 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 handle triage, treatments, and the tail wags as you grow toward credentialed tech roles.

You’ll work nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where each VEGgie is valued and mentored toward advanced responsibilities such as anesthesia support and ultrasound.