Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Cranberry, PA. Compensation is not specified in the posting. The assistant supports Veterinary Emergency Group’s 24/7 emergency hospitals and its mission of helping people and pets when they need it most. The assistant supports emergency veterinary care by helping triage patients, assisting with treatments and diagnostics, and working alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians. The role contributes to continuity of care while offering guided learning and development in emergency veterinary medicine.

What you'll do

• Welcome and support incoming patients and assist with triage
• assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics including bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, and oxygen support
• work with credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians on anesthesia and sedation cases
• set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration
• assist with outpatient and inpatient care
• participate in patient rounds
• learn CPR and RECOVER Certified Rescuer skills through provided training
• develop advanced responsibilities such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary assistant

cranberry pa

veterinary emergency group

emergency veterinary care

patient triage

veterinary diagnostics

anesthesia support

iv fluids

blood transfusions

recover training

rotating or as-needed nights

weekends and holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• QPR training
• access to free therapy or counseling
• possible equity eligibility after one year for eligible roles
• learning and clinical programs
• travel stipend for continuing education
• clinical student loan repayment
• paid parental leave
• flexible work schedules
• employee referral program
• scrubs, company merchandise, and food.

Why this role

CPR and RECOVER Certified Rescuer training is provided; advanced responsibilities may be developed through guided training pathways.

About the employer

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