Veterinary Assistant (Part-Time), Emergency

Job overview

The Veterinary Assistant (Part-Time), Emergency role is onsite in Peabody, MA. Compensation is $18.50–$44 per hour. Veterinary Emergency Group operates emergency veterinary hospitals and focuses on helping people and their pets when they need care most. The assistant supports emergency patient care and the veterinary team, helping with triage, treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, and continuity across outpatient and inpatient settings. The role also provides opportunities to learn through guided training and mentorship.

What you'll do

• Welcome and help triage incoming patients
• assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, including bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, and oxygen support
• work with veterinary technicians and veterinarians on anesthesia and sedation cases
• set up and manage IV fluids, transfusions, and medication administration
• assist across exam and treatment areas
• participate in patient rounds
• and learn CPR and RECOVER certification through provided training. Advanced responsibilities such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization are growth opportunities through guided training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary assistant

emergency veterinary medicine

peabody ma

veterinary emergency group

part-time

triage

patient care

diagnostics

anesthesia support

nights

weekends

holidays

$18.50–$44/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Clinical and leadership learning programs
• continuing education and travel stipend
• flexible schedules
• employee referral program
• scrubs, company merchandise, and food at work.

Why this role

Training is provided for CPR and RECOVER certification, with guided pathways to advanced responsibilities. The role requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis.

About the employer

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