Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Part-Time)- Folsom, CA
About The Position
VEG is hiring a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support emergency veterinary care in its Folsom, California hospital. The role provides hands-on experience from the start, supporting veterinary teams, comforting pet parents, and learning in a fast-paced emergency setting. The position may suit someone pursuing credentialed veterinary technician work or exploring a career in veterinary medicine. The assistant helps care for emergency patients from triage through treatment and follow-up, working with credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians. Guided training is available for CPR and 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 familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records.
- Strong communication skills when collaborating with pet parents and team members.
- 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 according to hospital needs.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
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 patient care in outpatient and inpatient settings, from exam rooms to treatment areas.
- Participate in patient rounds and support continuity of care.
- Learn CPR and work toward RECOVER Certified Rescuer status; training is provided.
- Develop advanced skills such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with a stated pay range of $20–$49, based on a leveling system and experience.
- Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency continuing education, and a travel stipend.
- Part-time credentialed employees receive a $1,000 annual travel stipend; part-time uncredentialed employees receive a $400 annual travel stipend.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
