Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Edgewater, CO. Compensation is $18.50–$44 per hour, depending on assessment results. Veterinary Emergency Group operates emergency veterinary hospitals and aims to help people and pets when they need care. The assistant supports emergency veterinary teams with triage, treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, and patient monitoring while helping pet parents navigate care. The role works alongside veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians and offers guided training toward additional clinical responsibilities.

What you'll do

• Welcome and help triage incoming patients
• assist with treatments, nursing care, bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, and oxygen support
• help set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases alongside credentialed technicians and veterinarians
• 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 training
• may grow into anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary assistant

edgewater co

veterinary emergency group

veterinary emergency medicine

patient triage

veterinary nursing care

diagnostics

anesthesia support

cpr training

night availability

weekend availability

$18.50–$44/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• therapy or counseling access
• possible equity eligibility after one year for eligible roles
• clinical and leadership programs
• travel stipend for continuing education
• student loan repayment
• paid parental leave
• flexible schedules
• referral program.

Why this role

Emergency veterinary setting with training and mentorship; availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis required; high school diploma or equivalent required.

About the employer

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