Emergency Veterinary Assistant – Overnight

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant – Overnight role is onsite in Sandy, UT. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Veterinary Emergency Group’s 24/7 emergency hospitals and its mission to help people and pets when they need it most. The assistant supports emergency veterinary care from triage through treatment, working alongside veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians. The role helps maintain continuity of care while developing clinical skills through guided training.

What you'll do

• Welcome and triage incoming patients
• assist with treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, anesthesia and sedation cases, IV fluids, transfusions, and medication administration
• support outpatient and inpatient care
• participate in patient rounds
• learn CPR and RECOVER Certified Rescuer skills through provided training
• work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary assistant

overnight

sandy ut

veterinary emergency group

emergency veterinary medicine

triage

patient care

diagnostics

anesthesia support

rotating nights

weekends and holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Training is provided for CPR and RECOVER Certified Rescuer skills, with guided pathways to advanced responsibilities such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization.

About the employer

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