Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Relief

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Relief is an onsite, per diem role in Fort Myers, FL. Compensation is not specified; the posting's compensation field contains no numeric pay range. Veterinary Emergency Group operates emergency hospitals open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. The assistant supports emergency veterinary care by helping triage patients, assisting with treatments and diagnostics, and working alongside veterinary technicians and veterinarians. The role contributes to continuity of care across outpatient and inpatient settings while offering guided opportunities to learn additional clinical skills.

What you'll do

• Welcome and support incoming patients and assist with triage
• assist with treatments, nursing care, bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, and oxygen support
• work with credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians to set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases
• set up and 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 provided training
• pursue advanced responsibilities such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary assistant

relief

per diem

fort myers fl

veterinary emergency group

emergency veterinary medicine

triage

veterinary nursing care

diagnostics

rotating nights

weekends and holidays

recover training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year in a veterinary assistant role. Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis is required. Training for RECOVER Certified Rescuer is provided; advanced responsibilities are described as growth opportunities.

About the employer

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