Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - Pleasant Hill, CA
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Pleasant Hill, CA
•$20 - $49•Onsite
About The Position
VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support emergency veterinary care at its Pleasant Hill hospital. The role provides hands-on experience in emergency medicine while supporting veterinary teams, comforting pet parents, and helping patients receive timely care. The assistant works with credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians and can develop skills through guided training pathways.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience in a veterinary assistant role.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records.
- Strong communication skills when working with pet parents and team members.
- Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods, 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 according to hospital needs.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
- Empathy and a people-centric approach, humility, a sense of ownership, curiosity, and commitment to learning and growth.
Nice To Haves
- Enrollment in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
- Emergency or specialty veterinary experience.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and support pet parents, triage incoming patients, and help guide them toward care.
- Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, including bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, and oxygen support.
- Help set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians.
- Set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration.
- Assist with patient care in outpatient and inpatient settings, from exam rooms to treatment areas.
- Participate in patient rounds and help maintain continuity of care.
- Learn CPR and complete RECOVER Certified Rescuer training.
- Develop advanced skills such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways, as permitted by state law.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation of $20–$49.
- 401(k) match.
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
