Relief Emergency Veterinary Assistant — 24/7 ER

XPrep Learning Solutions LLC; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Lyra Health mental health support

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions

Backup childcare and elder care

FREE CE courses

Pet care discounts and perks

Student loan support tools

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant for our 24-hour ER hospital in Greeley, CO. You will assist veterinarians, provide advanced nursing care, and support anesthesia, surgery, and post-operative care in a high-acuity setting.

Opportunities to work with modern diagnostics, a supportive team, and a focus on work-life balance for relief staff. Experience in emergencies and anesthesia is highly valued; Thrive offers extensive continuing education and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of emergency veterinary assistant experience.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting.
• Strong clinical observation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians during emergency exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Providing advanced nursing care and emergency first aid to injured or critical patients.
• Supporting anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post-operative care as needed.
• Monitoring anesthetic and hospitalized patients (ASA I-III; ASA IV-V preferred).
• Obtaining and interpreting BP, ECG, SpO₂, and EtCO₂ readings.
• Collecting laboratory samples and performing in-house diagnostics.
• Operating digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed; documenting patient histories and medical records.
• Maintaining clean, sterile, and organized treatment and exam areas.
• Collaborating with doctors, technicians, and support teams during high-acuity cases.

Skills

Emergency care

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Clinical observation

Education

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Tools

Digital radiography

In-house labs

ECG monitoring

Ventilators

Job description

Thrive Pet Healthcare is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant for our 24-hour ER hospital in Greeley, CO. You will assist veterinarians, provide advanced nursing care, and support anesthesia, surgery, and post-operative care in a high-acuity setting.

Opportunities to work with modern diagnostics, a supportive team, and a focus on work-life balance for relief staff. Experience in emergencies and anesthesia is highly valued; Thrive offers extensive continuing education and growth opportunities.