Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Part-Time) - Chelsea, NYC
About The Position
VEG is hiring a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support emergency veterinary care in its Chelsea, NYC hospital. The role is hands-on from the start, supporting the clinical team, comforting pet parents, and learning through real-time experience with emergency cases. It may suit someone pursuing a credentialed veterinary technician career or exploring opportunities in veterinary emergency medicine. The assistant helps welcome and triage incoming patients and assists with treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, anesthesia and sedation cases, IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration. The role supports care across outpatient and inpatient settings, participates in patient rounds, and offers guided training toward more advanced responsibilities. CPR and RECOVER Certified Rescuer training is provided. Duties are performed as permitted by state law. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of veterinary assistant experience, communication and computer skills, and the ability to perform the stated physical tasks and work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors. Availability for rotating or as-needed nights, weekends, and holidays is required based on hospital needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience in a veterinary assistant role.
- Basic computer skills and an understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
- Excellent communication skills when collaborating with pet parents and the 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 independently and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
- Willingness 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.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
Nice To Haves
- Enrollment in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
- Emergency or specialty veterinary experience.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and triage incoming patients, helping guide them toward care.
- Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, including bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, and oxygen support.
- Work with credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians to set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases.
- Set up and manage IV fluids and blood transfusions, and assist with medication administration.
- Assist with patient care in outpatient and inpatient settings, from exam rooms to treatment areas.
- Join patient rounds and help maintain continuity of care.
- Learn how to perform CPR and complete RECOVER Certified Rescuer training.
- Develop toward advanced responsibilities such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways.
- Support the team and comfort pet parents during emergency care.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation of $21.00–$45.00 per hour.
- Learning and growth programs, including VEG-created clinical and leadership programs.
- Unlimited emergency-room continuing education and a travel stipend.
- Annual travel stipend for part-time credentialed employees: $1,000; for part-time uncredentialed employees: $400.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Comfy scrubs and VEG swag.
- Food in the fridge for employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
