Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Viera, FL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Viera East, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a “customer first” mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment. TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. What we’re aiming to achieve on the customer side is equivalent in nature to what we want for our employees: to have the best experience possible. With the highest NPS score in our industry, we’re ready to ensure that VEG remains the place where the best and brightest in the emergency world not only want to work, but stay and grow. For our customers and their pets, we strive to find a way to say “yes.” We do the same and more for our teams. In fact, VEG is one of this year’s nominees for INC Magazine’s Best Places to Work! WHO WE NEED You are passionate, motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced ER environment. You love what you do—and it shows. You’re a team player who is honest, respectful, adaptable, and always ready to jump in where needed. You value learning, think critically under pressure, and bring a calm, solutions-oriented mindset to even the most high-stress situations. You’re someone who can balance compassion with clinical excellence—supporting both pets and people when they need it most. We’re looking for a highly skilled, experienced team member who is confident in their technical abilities, including: Phlebotomy (efficient, confident blood draws, even in critical patients) Advanced medical math (accurate CRIs, fluid additives, and drug dosing) Critical patient care (ICU-level monitoring, triage, and case management) CPR participation (RECOVER knowledge and ability to perform during high-stress codes) Advanced anesthesia and surgical monitoring (ETCO₂, BP, ECG, anesthesia depth, troubleshooting) Surgical support (induction, intubation, and peri-operative care) You communicate effectively across diverse teams, know when to ask for help, and bring a positive, team-first attitude. You’re comfortable in a high-volume setting and able to think quickly, act decisively, and support those around you. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO Treat each patient and customer with the highest level of compassion and care Perform basic to advanced nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments Use understanding of common diseases, physical assessment, and monitoring parameters to accurately triage incoming patients Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects Set up, monitor, and administer IV fluid therapy, including CRIs and blood transfusions Provide hands-on support for critical patients, including ICU-level monitoring and ongoing management Participate in CPR efforts as a RECOVER-trained team member Collect samples and perform diagnostic testing, including in-house lab work and imaging Assist in anesthesia and surgical procedures, including induction, intubation, monitoring, and recovery support Perform nursing care tasks such as urinary catheter placement, oxygen therapy, and advanced patient support Work collaboratively with licensed veterinary technicians and doctors as part of a high-performing ER team Participate in rounds to ensure continuity of care Grow through guided training pathways, including opportunities in leadership, training, and community outreach Veterinary Assistants can additionally (where permitted by law): Administer, monitor, and maintain patients under general anesthesia with or without mechanical ventilation Perform advanced vascular access techniques (jugular, central lines, IO, arterial catheters) Perform advanced diagnostics such as ultrasonography and paracentesis Assist in developing treatment and anesthesia plans Grow into advanced roles including training, coordination of care, and leadership WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US Because emergency is all we do, so we do it best! We also offer: Industry-leading compensation State-of-the-art hospitals with the latest equipment and technology Generous employee pet discount Referral rewards Health, vision, and dental insurance 401K with company match Paid parental leave (up to 10 weeks at 100% salary) Unlimited continuing education opportunities Flexible schedules for true work-life balance Growth potential and career pathways Weekly groceries, team events, outings, and company-wide retreats And yes—while the work is serious, we believe it should also be fun DEI VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. You've found the equal opportunity employer you are looking for—we can’t wait to meet you!

Requirements

Phlebotomy (efficient, confident blood draws, even in critical patients)
Advanced medical math (accurate CRIs, fluid additives, and drug dosing)
Critical patient care (ICU-level monitoring, triage, and case management)
CPR participation (RECOVER knowledge and ability to perform during high-stress codes)
Advanced anesthesia and surgical monitoring (ETCO₂, BP, ECG, anesthesia depth, troubleshooting)
Surgical support (induction, intubation, and peri-operative care)

Responsibilities

Treat each patient and customer with the highest level of compassion and care
Perform basic to advanced nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments
Use understanding of common diseases, physical assessment, and monitoring parameters to accurately triage incoming patients
Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects
Set up, monitor, and administer IV fluid therapy, including CRIs and blood transfusions
Provide hands-on support for critical patients, including ICU-level monitoring and ongoing management
Participate in CPR efforts as a RECOVER-trained team member
Collect samples and perform diagnostic testing, including in-house lab work and imaging
Assist in anesthesia and surgical procedures, including induction, intubation, monitoring, and recovery support
Perform nursing care tasks such as urinary catheter placement, oxygen therapy, and advanced patient support
Work collaboratively with licensed veterinary technicians and doctors as part of a high-performing ER team
Participate in rounds to ensure continuity of care
Grow through guided training pathways, including opportunities in leadership, training, and community outreach
Administer, monitor, and maintain patients under general anesthesia with or without mechanical ventilation
Perform advanced vascular access techniques (jugular, central lines, IO, arterial catheters)
Perform advanced diagnostics such as ultrasonography and paracentesis
Assist in developing treatment and anesthesia plans
Grow into advanced roles including training, coordination of care, and leadership