Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Full Time) - Burlington, VT
About The Position
VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support emergency veterinary care and help create a welcoming experience for pets and their people. The role works alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians in an open-concept emergency hospital, assisting with triage, treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, and continuity of care for outpatient and inpatient patients. The position offers guided training and opportunities to develop skills in areas such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, catheterization, and CPR. 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 understanding of 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 hours, 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 demands.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
- Empathy and a people-centric approach, humility, 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 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.
- Join patient rounds and support continuity of care.
- Learn CPR and complete RECOVER Certified Rescuer training.
- Develop advanced responsibilities such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation of $18.50–$44 per hour, including base pay and a 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.
- Full-time credentialed employees receive a $2,500 annual travel stipend; full-time uncredentialed employees receive a $1,000 annual travel stipend.
- Clinical student loan repayment.
- Paid parental leave of up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary, plus fertility and family-building care.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the refrigerator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
