Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Part-Time) - Overland Park, KS

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Overland Park, KS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support emergency veterinary care and help pet parents and patients throughout their hospital visit. The role involves greeting and triaging incoming patients, assisting with treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, anesthesia and sedation cases, and inpatient and outpatient care. The assistant works alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians, participates in patient rounds, and develops clinical skills through guided training. Training to perform CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer is provided. Advanced training pathways may include anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization, 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 familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
• Strong communication skills when working with pet parents and the team.
• 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, depending on hospital needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
• Empathetic, people-centric approach; humility and accountability; ownership of work; and curiosity and commitment to learning.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
• Emergency or specialty veterinary experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and support incoming patients and pet parents, triaging patients and 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, 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 training to become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer.
• Develop advanced skills through guided training pathways, including anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization, as permitted by state law.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Clinical and leadership learning programs and unlimited emergency-care continuing education, with a travel stipend.
• Travel stipend of $1,000 per year for part-time credentialed employees and $400 per year for part-time uncredentialed employees.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee referral program.
• Comfy scrubs and company swag.
• Food available in the workplace fridge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED