Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Part-Time) - Oak Brook, IL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Oak Brook, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

VEG was founded in 2014 with the goal of improving the emergency veterinary experience for people, their pets, and the staff. VEG operates 24/7 hospitals nationwide, offering a unique approach to emergency medicine that includes open-concept hospitals capable of handling all types of cases, including exotics. The company emphasizes a customer-focused experience and a supportive work environment for its employees, known as VEGgies. VEG is recognized as a Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026. This role is part-time and focuses on growing individuals into emergency veterinary professionals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience is a bonus!).
• Basic computer skills and an understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
• Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team.
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance.
• Must be willing 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 based on hospital needs.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types.
• Empathetic, people-centric approach.
• Sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and lifting up team accomplishments.
• Strong sense of ownership over work, taking responsibility for outcomes and commitment to achieving impactful results.
• Curious by nature; asking insightful questions and continuously seeking opportunities to learn and grow.

Nice To Haves

• Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and guide them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, including bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, and oxygen support.
• Work alongside 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 during all moments of care, from outpatient to inpatient, and exam room to treatment area.
• Participate in patient rounds to ensure continuity of care.
• Learn and perform CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer (training provided).
• Grow into advanced responsibilities such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways, as permitted by state law.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Focus on learning and growth
• VEG-created clinical and leadership programs
• Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend ($1,000/year for part-time credentialed VEGgies, $400/year for part-time uncredentialed VEGgies)
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous employee referral program
• Comfy scrubs
• Cool VEG swag
• Food in the fridge

What This Job Offers

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