Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Louisville, KY; compensation is not specified. The assistant supports Veterinary Emergency Group’s emergency hospitals and its mission to help people and pets when they need care most. The role assists veterinary technicians and veterinarians with emergency treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics while supporting pet parents and patient comfort. It contributes to continuity of care across triage, treatment, and inpatient or outpatient settings.

What you'll do

• Welcome and support incoming patients and assist with triage
• help with treatments, nursing care, bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, and oxygen support
• assist with anesthesia and sedation cases
• set up and manage IV fluids, transfusions, and medication administration
• participate in patient rounds
• support outpatient and inpatient care
• learn CPR and RECOVER rescue practices through provided training
• develop advanced skills through guided training pathways as permitted by state law.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary assistant

louisville ky

veterinary emergency group

full-time

onsite

emergency veterinary care

triage

diagnostics

anesthesia support

patient rounds

rotating nights and weekends

recover training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match
• free therapy or counseling
• clinical and leadership programs
• continuing education and travel stipend eligibility
• student loan repayment
• paid parental leave
• flexible schedules
• referral program
• scrubs and food.

Why this role

The posting offers 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.