Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief)

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) role is onsite in Madison, WI. Compensation is not specified. Veterinary Emergency Group operates emergency veterinary hospitals and focuses on helping people and pets when they need care. The assistant supports emergency veterinary teams with triage, treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, and continuity of care. The role contributes to patient care while working alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians, with training pathways for additional responsibilities.

What you'll do

• Welcome and triage incoming patients
• assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics
• support anesthesia and sedation cases alongside credentialed 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 certification through provided training
• may grow into advanced responsibilities through guided training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary assistant

relief

veterinary emergency

triage

nursing care

diagnostics

anesthesia support

madison wi

veterinary emergency group

night availability

weekend availability

holiday availability

flexible scheduling

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation, flexible work schedules, employee referral program, scrubs, company merchandise, and food at the hospital.

Why this role

High school diploma or equivalent and 1+ year in a veterinary assistant role are listed; nights, weekends, and holidays may be scheduled on a rotating or as-needed basis. AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program enrollment is a plus.

About the employer

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