Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Spring, TX. Compensation is not specified. Veterinary Emergency Group operates emergency veterinary hospitals and describes its mission as helping people and their pets when they need it most. The assistant supports emergency veterinary care by helping with triage, treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, and continuity of care. The role works alongside veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians while learning through guided training and mentorship.

What you'll do

• Welcome and help triage incoming patients
• assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics such as 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 with outpatient and inpatient care
• participate in patient rounds
• complete CPR and RECOVER Rescuer training
• develop advanced skills through guided training pathways.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

spring tx

veterinary emergency group

emergency veterinary assistant

veterinary emergency

animal care

triage

diagnostics

nursing care

anesthesia support

cpr training

paid parental leave

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• QPR training
• access to free therapy or counseling
• possible equity eligibility for some roles
• 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

Training and mentorship opportunities, clinical and leadership programs, continuing education, student loan repayment, paid parental leave, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits. The posting states that nights, weekends, and holidays may be required on a rotating or as-needed basis.

About the employer

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