Full Time Veterinary Assistant - Northern Liberties

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Philadelphia, PA

7h • $19 - $44

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support emergency veterinary care at its Northern Liberties hospital. The role is designed to help assistants build clinical skills and grow their careers in emergency medicine while supporting veterinary teams and comforting pet parents. The assistant works with credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians across triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia and sedation cases, and inpatient and outpatient care. Guided training may lead to more advanced responsibilities, 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 understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
• Excellent communication skills when collaborating 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 well in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse backgrounds and with different personality types.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
• Emergency or specialty veterinary experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and support pet parents, triage incoming patients, 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 help maintain continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and complete RECOVER Certified Rescuer training.
• Build skills in advanced responsibilities such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $18.50–$44 per hour, including base pay and a 401(k) match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, QPR training, and access to free therapy or counseling.
• Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time active employment.
• Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency-room continuing education, and a travel stipend. Full-time credentialed employees receive a $2,500 annual travel stipend; full-time uncredentialed employees receive a $1,000 annual travel stipend.
• 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 refrigerator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED