Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief)

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) works onsite in Louisville, KY. Compensation is not specified; the posting uses nonnumeric placeholder pay language. The role supports Veterinary Emergency Group’s 24/7 emergency veterinary hospitals and its mission to help people and pets when they need it most. The assistant supports emergency patient care from triage through treatment and diagnostics, works alongside veterinarians and credentialed technicians, and helps provide continuity of care while developing skills through guided training.

What you'll do

• Welcome and help triage incoming patients
• assist with treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, anesthesia and sedation cases
• set up and manage IV fluids, transfusions, and medication administration
• participate in patient rounds
• learn CPR and RECOVER rescue practices through provided training
• develop advanced skills through guided pathways.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary assistant

relief

per diem

veterinary emergency

triage

patient care

diagnostics

anesthesia support

louisville ky

veterinary emergency group

nights

weekends

holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Per diem role with training provided for RECOVER certification and guided development of advanced clinical skills.

About the employer

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