Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief)

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) role is onsite in Fort Worth, TX. Compensation is not specified; the posting uses the non-numeric phrase “Competitive compensation.” The role supports Veterinary Emergency Group’s emergency veterinary hospital, which provides care for pets and their people around the clock. This per diem position exists to assist the clinical team with emergency patient care while supporting pet parents and learning through hands-on work. It contributes to continuity of care by assisting with triage, treatments, diagnostics, and patient monitoring alongside veterinary technicians and veterinarians.

What you'll do

• Welcome and help triage incoming patients
• assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics
• support anesthesia and sedation cases alongside credentialed 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 Rescuer skills through provided training
• pursue advanced responsibilities through guided training pathways.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary assistant

relief

per diem

fort worth tx

veterinary emergency group

emergency veterinary care

triage

diagnostics

nursing care

anesthesia support

rotating nights and weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) match
• flexible work schedules
• employee referral program
• scrubs, company merchandise, and food at work.

Why this role

Per diem role. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be scheduled on a rotating or as-needed basis. CPR and RECOVER Rescuer training is provided.

About the employer

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