Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Overnight) - Sandy, UT
About The Position
VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support emergency veterinary care and help create a welcoming experience for patients, pet parents, and colleagues. The role works alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians, assisting with triage, treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, anesthesia and sedation cases, and continuity of care. The position offers guided training and opportunities to develop more advanced clinical responsibilities. Some duties are performed as permitted by state law. The hospital operates 24/7, 365 days a year. The role requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis according to hospital demands. VEG describes itself as a learning-focused workplace with opportunities for mentorship and career 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 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, depending on hospital demands.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse 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, including exam rooms and treatment areas.
- Participate in patient rounds and support continuity of care.
- Learn CPR and complete training to become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer.
- Develop advanced skills such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including a 401(k) match.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one.
- QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
- Possible equity eligibility after one year of full-time, active employment, depending on role.
- VEG-created clinical and leadership learning programs.
- Unlimited emergency-room continuing education and a travel stipend; full-time credentialed employees receive $2,500 per year and full-time uncredentialed employees receive $1,000 per year.
- Clinical student loan repayment.
- Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary.
- Fertility and family-building care for all types of families.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Scrubs, company swag, 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
