Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Overnights) - San Ramon, CA
About The Position
VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support emergency veterinary care in its San Ramon hospital. The role is hands-on from day one, supporting the clinical team, comforting pet parents, and assisting with triage, treatments, diagnostics, and patient care. The position offers guided training and pathways to develop advanced skills, with opportunities to grow in emergency veterinary medicine. The hospital operates 24/7, 365 days a year, and the role requires availability for overnight work as well as rotating or as-needed weekends and holidays, depending on hospital demands.
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 collaborating with pet parents and team members.
- Fine motor skills to handle patients and medical equipment.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods, 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 effectively in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse backgrounds and differing personality types.
Nice To Haves
- Enrollment in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
- Emergency or specialty veterinary experience.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and support pet parents and triage incoming patients, helping direct 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 care in outpatient and inpatient settings, from exam rooms to treatment areas.
- Participate in patient rounds and support continuity of care by staying informed about each patient’s clinical status.
- Learn CPR and complete RECOVER Certified Rescuer training provided by the employer.
- Develop advanced responsibilities such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways, as permitted by state law.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation ranging from $20 to $49, based on leveling and experience.
- 401(k) match.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one.
- 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, unlimited emergency-room continuing education, and a travel stipend.
- Annual travel stipend of $2,500 for full-time credentialed employees and $1,000 for full-time 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
