Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - Maple Grove, MN

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Maple Grove, MN

7d•$19 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

VEG was founded in 2014 with the goal of improving the emergency veterinary experience for people, their pets, and employees. With hospitals nationwide open 24/7, VEG offers a better emergency experience by challenging the status quo and fixing what's wrong with traditional ERs. VEG provides opportunities for career growth and development in veterinary emergency medicine, with open-concept hospitals that handle all types of emergency cases, including exotics. The company emphasizes a customer-focused experience and a supportive work environment for its employees, known as VEGgies. VEG is recognized as a Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
1+ years in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience is a bonus!)
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 as well as 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 needs
Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types
Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives
Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team’s’ accomplishments
Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge

Nice To Haves

Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus

Responsibilities

Be the first warm welcome and a steady support, triaging incoming patients and helping guide them toward care
Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, from bloodwork and imaging to catheter placement and oxygen support
Work alongside our credentialed veterinary 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 every moment of care: outpatient or inpatient, exam room to treatment area.
Join patient rounds and stay close to the clinical picture to ensure continuity of care.
Learn how to perform CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer (training provided!)
Grow into more advanced responsibilities, such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways
As permitted by state law