Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Part Time) - Princeton, NJ

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Princeton, NJ

8h • $19 - $39

About The Position

VEG is hiring a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support emergency veterinary care and learn through hands-on experience. The assistant will work with veterinary technicians and veterinarians, support patients and their pet parents, and contribute throughout triage, treatment, diagnostics, and inpatient and outpatient care. VEG offers guided learning and mentorship, with opportunities to grow into more advanced responsibilities. 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 an understanding of 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.
• Empathy, humility, a sense of ownership, curiosity, and a 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 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 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 such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $18.50–$39 per hour, including base pay and a 401(k) match.
• Clinical and leadership learning programs and unlimited emergency continuing education, with a travel stipend.
• Annual travel stipend of $1,000 for part-time credentialed employees and $400 for part-time uncredentialed employees.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee referral program.
• Scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.

What This Job Offers

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