Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Part Time) - Palo Alto, CA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Palo Alto, CA

21h • $24 - $56

About The Position

VEG is hiring a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support emergency veterinary care, comfort pet parents, and develop clinical skills through hands-on experience and guided training. The assistant works alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians in a fast-paced, open-concept emergency hospital. Responsibilities and permitted duties are subject to state law. VEG offers learning and mentorship opportunities for assistants pursuing veterinary technology credentials or other career paths in emergency medicine.

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 records.
• Strong communication skills when working with pet parents and colleagues.
• Fine motor skills for handling 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, depending on hospital needs.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
• Empathetic, people-centric approach; humility; ownership and accountability; 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, assist with triage, and help guide them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, including bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, and oxygen support.
• Help credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians 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 work toward RECOVER Certified Rescuer certification; training is provided.
• Develop advanced skills, such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization, through guided training pathways.

Benefits

• 401(k) match.
• Unlimited emergency-room continuing education and travel stipend; part-time credentialed employees receive $1,000 per year and part-time uncredentialed employees receive $400 per year.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee referral program.
• Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.

What This Job Offers

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