Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Part-time, Overnights/Weekends) - Denver, CO
About The Position
VEG is hiring a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support emergency veterinary care at its Denver hospital. The role provides hands-on experience in a 24/7 emergency setting, supporting veterinary teams, comforting pet parents, and learning through real-time clinical work. It may suit someone pursuing credentialed veterinary technician work or exploring a career in veterinary emergency medicine. The assistant helps triage patients, supports treatments and nursing care, assists with diagnostics and anesthesia or sedation cases, and helps manage fluids, transfusions, and medications. The position offers guided training and opportunities to develop into more advanced responsibilities, including anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization, 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 an understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
- 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 and 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 in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
- Empathetic, people-centric approach and willingness to understand different perspectives.
- Humility, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and recognizing team accomplishments.
- Ownership of work and commitment to outcomes and long-term results.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn and develop skills and knowledge.
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.
- 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 of $18.50–$44 per hour, based on experience.
- Clinical and leadership learning and growth 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 merchandise, 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
