Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Brentwood, CA, with compensation of $20–$49 based on leveling and experience. Veterinary Emergency Group’s mission is to help people and their pets when they need it most, through emergency hospitals open 24/7, 365 days a year. The assistant supports emergency veterinary care by helping with triage, treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, and patient monitoring while working alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians. The role also offers guided training and development in emergency care skills.

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
• manage IV fluids, transfusions, and medication administration
• assist with outpatient and inpatient care
• participate in patient rounds
• learn CPR and RECOVER certification through provided training
• develop advanced skills through guided pathways.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary assistant

brentwood ca

veg

$20–$49

veterinary emergency

triage

nursing care

diagnostics

anesthesia support

recover training

rotating availability

pet care

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• QPR training
• free therapy or counseling
• possible equity eligibility after one year for eligible full-time employees
• clinical and leadership programs
• continuing education and travel stipend for eligible employees
• student loan repayment
• paid parental leave
• flexible schedules
• referral program
• scrubs, company merchandise, and food.

Why this role

Training to become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer is provided; advanced responsibilities such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization are described as growth opportunities.

About the employer

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