Veterinary Assistant - Relief Emergency

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

Veterinary Assistant - Relief Emergency
Pet’s Emergency Hospital
Greeley, CO
Pay Range: $19-23/hour, based on experience, skills, and credentials

Why PET’s Emergency Hospital

• AAHA-accredited 24-hour emergency hospital
• Brand-new facility with modern diagnostics and equipment
• Supportive, emotionally intelligent team culture
• Strong focus on work-life balance (especially for relief staff)

What You’ll Do

• 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 prescribedAccurately 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

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience & Credentials

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

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

• Comfort supporting higher-risk anesthesia cases (ASA IV-V)
• Familiarity with ventilators
• Experience in critical care or ICU settings

You’ll Grow with Us

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

Benefits - Our Care in Action

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health support through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions
• Backup childcare and elder care support
• FREE CE courses
• Pet care discounts and perks
• Student loan support tools

Some benefits are available to full-time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people-through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives-so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.