Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Part Time) - Clifton, NJ
About The Position
VEG is hiring a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support emergency veterinary care in its Clifton, New Jersey hospital. The role is designed for someone who wants to develop a career in veterinary emergency medicine, working alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians while supporting patients, pet parents, and the care team. The position offers guided training and opportunities to grow into advanced clinical responsibilities. Duties are performed as permitted by state law. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and open 24/7, 365 days a year. The role includes flexible work schedules and may require availability for nights, weekends, and holidays based on hospital needs. The work environment is fast-paced, noisy, and may include strong or unpleasant odors. VEG emphasizes learning, mentorship, inclusion, and employee growth.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience in a veterinary assistant role.
- Basic computer skills and an understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
- 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 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.
- Empathy, humility, accountability, 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 and pet parents, triage 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 to perform CPR and pursue RECOVER Certified Rescuer certification through provided training.
- Develop advanced responsibilities, such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization, through guided training pathways.
- Collaborate with pet parents and team members in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation of $18.50–$39 per hour, including base pay and a 401(k) match.
- Clinical and leadership learning programs and unlimited emergency continuing education, with 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.
- Comfy scrubs and VEG merchandise.
- Food in the fridge for employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
