Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Relief

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Millburn, NJ. Compensation is listed as $18.50–$44 per hour. Veterinary Emergency Group operates emergency hospitals and describes its mission as helping people and pets when they need it most. The assistant supports emergency veterinary care by helping with triage, treatments, diagnostics, nursing care, and patient monitoring while working alongside veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians.

What you'll do

• Welcome and triage incoming patients
• assist with treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, and oxygen support
• help set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases
• manage IV fluids, transfusions, and medication administration
• support outpatient and inpatient care
• participate in patient rounds
• learn CPR and pursue RECOVER Rescuer certification through provided training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary assistant

veterinary emergency

animal care

triage

diagnostics

anesthesia support

patient rounds

millburn nj

veterinary emergency group

relief

nights and weekends available

$18.50–$44 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible work schedules, employee referral program, scrubs, company merchandise, and food at the workplace.

Why this role

Per diem relief role with training pathways for advanced responsibilities such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization.

About the employer

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