Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Overnight) - Houston, TX

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Houston, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and created a better emergency experience—not only for people and their pets, but also for everyone who works here—our VEGgies! At VEG we find a way to say yes to the career you want in veterinary emergency medicine. This means transforming how ER works, from our open-concept hospitals, where you can handle emergency cases of every kind (even exotics!) to our immersive, customer-focused experience, which helps us give people and their pets the care they deserve. This also means saying yes to creating the best experience possible for our VEGgies. Yes to working in an environment where you can find your place and feel valued for the amazing work you do. Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career. And yes to making an impact here in ways you never thought possible. VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
1+ years in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience is a bonus!)
Basic computer skills and an understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping
Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team
Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
Must be willing 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 based on hospital demands
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types

Nice To Haves

Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus

Responsibilities

Be the first warm welcome and a steady support, triaging incoming patients and helping guide them toward care
Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, from bloodwork and imaging to catheter placement and oxygen support
Work alongside our 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 during every moment of care: outpatient or inpatient, exam room to treatment area
Join patient rounds and stay close to the clinical picture to ensure continuity of care
Learn how to perform CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer (training provided!)
Grow into more advanced responsibilities, such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways
As permitted by state law

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, QPR training, and access to free therapy or counseling
Equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG
Learning and growth opportunities, from VEG-created clinical and leadership programs to unlimited ER CE + travel stipend
Full-time credentialed VEGgies receive a $2,500/year travel stipend
Full-time uncredentialed VEGgies receive a $1,000/year travel stipend
Clinical student loan repayment
Paid parental leave; up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary and inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families
Flexible work schedules
Generous employee referral program
Comfy scrubs
Cool VEG swag
Food in the fridge