Relief Emergency Veterinary Assistant | 24/7 ER Support

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

Disability insurance

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’s PET’s Emergency Hospital in Greeley, CO seeks a Relief Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support our 24‑hour emergency and critical care team. The role offers scheduling flexibility and hands-on, high‑level care in a brand‑new AAHA‑accredited facility.

You’ll assist in exams, treatments, anesthesia, and postoperative care while maintaining patient records and supporting a collaborative team culture.

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.
• Accurately 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 veterinary experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Clinical observation

Problem-solving

Education

Veterinary assistant certification

Job description

Thrive Pet Healthcare’s PET’s Emergency Hospital in Greeley, CO seeks a Relief Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support our 24‑hour emergency and critical care team. The role offers scheduling flexibility and hands-on, high‑level care in a brand‑new AAHA‑accredited facility.

You’ll assist in exams, treatments, anesthesia, and postoperative care while maintaining patient records and supporting a collaborative team culture.