Relief Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Flexible Scheduling

PETS Emergency Hospital; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Mental health support

Paid parental leave

Pet adoption leave

Childcare support

Free CE courses

Pet discounts

Student loan support

Job summary

PET’s Emergency Hospital in Greeley, CO is seeking an experienced Relief Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support our 24-hour ER and critical care team. This role offers schedule flexibility while delivering high-level, hands-on patient care.

Join a brand-new AAHA-accredited facility with state-of-the-art diagnostics, a collaborative team, Thrive Pet Healthcare backing, and opportunities for growth through ThriveU and ongoing continuing education.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of 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 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 accurately.
• Maintain clean, sterile, organized treatment and exam areas.
• Collaborate with doctors, technicians, and support teams during high-acuity cases.

Skills

Emergency experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Clinical observation

Job description

PET’s Emergency Hospital in Greeley, CO is seeking an experienced Relief Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support our 24-hour ER and critical care team. This role offers schedule flexibility while delivering high-level, hands-on patient care.

Join a brand-new AAHA-accredited facility with state-of-the-art diagnostics, a collaborative team, Thrive Pet Healthcare backing, and opportunities for growth through ThriveU and ongoing continuing education.