Relief ER Veterinary Assistant — Flexible Scheduling

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Mental health support

Job summary

PET’s Emergency Hospital in Greeley, CO is seeking an experienced Relief Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support our 24‑hour emergency and critical care team. This position offers flexible scheduling and hands‑on patient care in a brand‑new AAHA‑accredited facility.

You’ll work with Thrive Pet Healthcare and contribute to anesthesia monitoring, emergency nursing, and high‑acuity case management while maintaining a strong work–life balance for relief staff.

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 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 accurately.
• Maintain clean, sterile, and 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

Problem solving

Job description

PET’s Emergency Hospital in Greeley, CO is seeking an experienced Relief Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support our 24‑hour emergency and critical care team. This position offers flexible scheduling and hands‑on patient care in a brand‑new AAHA‑accredited facility.

You’ll work with Thrive Pet Healthcare and contribute to anesthesia monitoring, emergency nursing, and high‑acuity case management while maintaining a strong work–life balance for relief staff.