Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Maple Grove, MN

The role

You will triage incoming patients and support the veterinary team with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics. You will also assist with anesthesia, sedation, and medication administration in an emergency setting.

What you will do

• Triage incoming patients and guide them toward care
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics
• Work alongside technicians and veterinarians to 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 from exam room to treatment area
• Join patient rounds to ensure continuity of care
• Learn to perform CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills and an understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping
• Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team
• 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 able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
• Must be 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 based on hospital demands
• 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

• Base pay and 401K match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
• QPR training
• Access to free therapy or counseling
• Potential equity after one year of full time, active employment
• Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend
• $2,500/year travel stipend for full-time credentialed VEGgies
• $1,000/year travel stipend for full-time uncredentialed VEGgies
• Clinical student loan repayment
• Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary
• Inclusive fertility and family-building care
• Flexible work schedules

About the company

VEG is a veterinary emergency company with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year. They aim to create a better emergency experience for people, pets, and employees.