Relief Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Flexible Hours

Brief Media, Inc.; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Mental health support

Paid parental leave

Pet care discounts

CE courses

Job summary

PET’s Emergency Hospital in Greeley, CO seeks an experienced Relief Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support our 24-hour emergency and critical care team. You’ll provide hands-on patient care in a brand-new, AAHA-accredited facility with state-of-the-art equipment.

This role offers flexible scheduling, opportunities to advance skills through Thrive Pet Healthcare programs, and access to comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during emergency exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Provide advanced nursing care and emergency first aid to injured or critical patients.
• Support anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post-operative care as needed.
• Monitor anesthetic and hospitalized patients (ASA I-III; ASA IV-V preferred).
• Obtain and interpret BP, ECG, SpO₂, and EtCO₂ readings.
• Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics.
• Operate digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Document patient histories and medical records.
• Maintain clean, sterile, and organized treatment and exam areas.
• Collaborate with doctors, technicians, and support teams during high-acuity cases.

Skills

Emergency veterinary experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Clinical observation

Problem solving

Job description

PET’s Emergency Hospital in Greeley, CO seeks an experienced Relief Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support our 24-hour emergency and critical care team. You’ll provide hands-on patient care in a brand-new, AAHA-accredited facility with state-of-the-art equipment.

This role offers flexible scheduling, opportunities to advance skills through Thrive Pet Healthcare programs, and access to comprehensive benefits.