Emergency Veterinary Assistant — West Nashville

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Nashville, TN; compensation is not specified. Veterinary Emergency Group’s mission is to help people and their pets when they need it most through emergency veterinary care. The assistant supports emergency cases by helping with triage, treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, and continuity of care. The role works alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians while developing skills through guided training.

What you'll do

• Welcome and triage incoming patients
• assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics
• support anesthesia and sedation cases with veterinary technicians and veterinarians
• set up and manage IV fluids, transfusions, and medication administration
• participate in patient rounds
• learn CPR and RECOVER Certified Rescuer skills through provided training
• work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary assistant

west nashville tn

veterinary emergency group

emergency veterinary care

triage

nursing care

diagnostics

anesthesia support

rotating nights

weekends and holidays

recover training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and wellness benefits from day one, 401(k) match, possible equity eligibility, clinical education and travel stipends, student loan repayment, paid parental leave, and flexible schedules.

Why this role

The posting describes guided training pathways for advanced responsibilities and training to become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer.

About the employer

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.