Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Littleton, CO
About The Position
VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support emergency veterinary care at its Littleton, Colorado hospital. The role is described as an entry point for people who want to grow a career in veterinary emergency medicine. You will support the clinical team, comfort pet parents, and learn through hands-on work with emergency cases. The role includes assisting with triage, treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, anesthesia and sedation cases, and inpatient and outpatient care. Further training may provide opportunities to develop advanced skills, subject to 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 working with pet parents and the 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 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.
Nice To Haves
- Enrollment in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
- Emergency or specialty veterinary experience.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and support pet parents, triage incoming patients, 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 help maintain 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, including a base rate and 401(k) match.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one.
- QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
- Potential equity eligibility after one year of full-time, active employment, depending on role.
- Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency-room continuing education, and a travel stipend.
- Annual travel stipend of $2,500 for full-time credentialed employees and $1,000 for full-time uncredentialed employees.
- Clinical student loan repayment.
- Paid parental leave of up to 12 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 fridge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
