Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Overnight) - Denver, CO (Denver Tech Center)
About The Position
VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support emergency veterinary care at its Denver Tech Center hospital. The role provides hands-on assistance with triage, treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, and patient monitoring while supporting pet parents and working alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians. The position offers guided learning and pathways to develop advanced skills in emergency medicine, including anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization. CPR and RECOVER Certified Rescuer training is provided. 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 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, 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 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 by staying informed about the clinical picture.
- Learn CPR and complete RECOVER Certified Rescuer training.
- Develop advanced responsibilities through guided training pathways, including anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including base pay and a 401(k) match; stated compensation range is $18.50–$44 per hour, depending on assessment results.
- 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.
- 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, 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
