Veterinary Assistant - Relief Emergency

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

Description

Veterinary Assistant – Relief Emergency

PET’s Emergency Hospital

Greeley, CO

Pay Range: $19-23/hour, based on experience, skills, and credentials

Provide High‑Quality Emergency Care with Flexible Scheduling

PET’s Emergency Hospital is seeking an experienced Relief Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support our 24‑hour emergency and critical care team. This role is ideal for veterinary assistants who enjoy emergency medicine and want schedule flexibility while still practicing high‑level, hands‑on patient care.

You’ll work in a brand‑new, AAHA‑accredited emergency hospital with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, a supportive team culture, and the stability and benefits of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

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

As a Relief Veterinary Assistant, you’ll support emergency and critical care cases by:

• 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

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

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• 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

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – Our Care in Action

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• 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, HereFurYouHelpline, 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.