Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Boston, MA

The role

You will triage incoming patients and assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics. You will work alongside technicians and veterinarians to monitor anesthesia, manage IV fluids, and support patient care.

What you will do

• Triage incoming patients and guide them toward care
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics
• Set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases
• Set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration
• Assist during outpatient or inpatient care
• Join patient rounds to ensure continuity of care
• Perform CPR as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer
• Perform advanced responsibilities like anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization as permitted by state law

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping
• Excellent communicator
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and support up to 40 kg with assistance
• Willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types

Nice to have

• Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
• 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience is a bonus!)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401K match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• QPR training
• Access to free therapy or counseling
• Equity eligibility after one year of full time, active employment
• VEG-created clinical and leadership programs
• Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend
• Full-time credentialed VEGgies receive a $2,500/year travel stipend
• Full-time uncredentialed VEGgies receive a $1,000/year travel stipend
• Clinical student loan repayment
• Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary)

About the company

VEG is a veterinary emergency company with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year. It is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.