About the job
ABOUT VEG
Founded in 2014, the Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is dedicated to enhancing the emergency care experience for both pets and their owners. We challenge conventional practices to create a welcoming and efficient ER environment. Our rapidly expanding network of hospitals operates 24/7, 365 days a year, ensuring that help is always available when it matters most.
At VEG, we prioritize saying 'yes' to your veterinary career aspirations. We transform the emergency experience with our open-concept hospitals, allowing you to engage with a variety of emergency cases, including exotics. We are committed to providing a customer-focused experience that ensures both pets and their owners receive the exceptional care they deserve.
Our commitment extends to our team members, whom we affectionately call VEGgies. We foster an environment where you can discover your niche, feel valued for your contributions, and access unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship to advance your career. Join us and make a meaningful impact in ways you never thought possible.
VEG has been recognized as a certified Great Place to Work® for both 2025 and 2026.
THE JOB
At VEG, we are not just looking to fill positions; we aim to cultivate future emergency veterinary rockstars. As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you will be at the center of our operations from day one, supporting your team, comforting pet parents, and mastering the skills needed in real-time. You will assist with everything from triage to treatment and experience the joy of wagging tails as you embark on a career path that allows you to grow and thrive in veterinary emergency medicine.
Whether you aspire to become a credentialed technician or wish to explore different avenues within the field, VEG is here to support your professional growth every step of the way.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Provide a warm welcome and steady support while triaging incoming patients and directing them toward appropriate care.
- Assist with a variety of treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, including bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, and oxygen support.
- Collaborate with our credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians in setting up and monitoring anesthesia and sedation cases.
- Manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration.
- Support patient care during all phases: from outpatient visits to inpatient treatments and in both exam rooms and treatment areas.
- Participate in patient rounds to ensure continuity of care and stay closely involved in the clinical picture.
- Learn to perform CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer (training provided).
- Advance into more complex responsibilities within the emergency veterinary team.
