Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Peabody, MA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Peabody, MA

8d•$19 - $44

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant for its Peabody, Massachusetts location. The role supports patients, pet parents, veterinary technicians, and veterinarians in a 24/7 emergency hospital. Assistants help with triage, treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, anesthesia and sedation support, and continuity of care. VEG provides guided training and growth pathways, including opportunities to learn CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer, as well as to develop skills in anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization. Duties are performed as permitted by state law.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in a veterinary assistant role.
Basic computer skills and understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
Excellent communication skills when working with pet parents and the team.
Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor, 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 according to hospital demands.
Ability to work well 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 support incoming patients, assist with triage, and help 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, blood transfusions, and medication administration.
Assist with patient care in outpatient and inpatient settings, including exam rooms and treatment areas.
Participate in patient rounds and help maintain continuity of care.
Learn CPR and complete training to become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer.
Develop advanced responsibilities through guided training pathways, including anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization.

Benefits

Competitive compensation of $18.50–$44 per hour, including base pay and a 401(k) match.
Health and wellness benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment.
Clinical and leadership learning programs and unlimited emergency medicine continuing education, with a travel stipend.
Annual travel stipend for full-time VEG employees: $2,500 for credentialed employees and $1,000 for uncredentialed employees.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary.
Fertility and family-building care for all types of families.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.