Emergency Veterinary Assistant, Relief

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant, Relief role is onsite in San Jose, CA. Compensation is listed as $21–$52, with the pay range based on leveling and experience; the posting does not specify a pay unit. The role supports Veterinary Emergency Group’s emergency veterinary hospital team, which provides care for pets and their people. The assistant supports triage, treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics while working alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians. The role helps maintain continuity of care, supports pet parents, and may develop into advanced responsibilities through guided training.

What you'll do

• Welcome and support incoming patients and assist with triage
• 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
• assist with outpatient and inpatient care
• participate in patient rounds
• learn CPR and RECOVER rescue skills through provided training
• pursue advanced responsibilities through guided training pathways.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary assistant

relief

san jose ca

veterinary emergency group

veterinary emergency medicine

triage

nursing care

diagnostics

anesthesia support

rotating nights and weekends

$21–$52 pay range

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Per-diem role with training and growth pathways; availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis is required.

About the employer

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