Emergency Veterinary Assistant (relief) - Santa Cruz, Ca

Veterinary Emergency Group

Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Base: $20 - $49 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
On-site
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to lift up to 25 kg alone
Willingness to work nights weekends holidays
VEG is dedicated to transforming the emergency veterinary experience by providing 24/7 care for pets and their owners across nationwide hospitals

Job Summary

  • VEG is dedicated to transforming the emergency veterinary experience by providing 24/7 care for pets and their owners across nationwide hospitals.
  • As a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you will support the team in triaging patients, assisting with treatments, and managing anesthesia cases from day one.
  • The company offers competitive compensation ranging from $20 to $49 based on experience, along with a 401k match and flexible work schedules.

Matching Summary

VEG is dedicated to transforming the emergency veterinary experience by providing 24/7 care for pets and their owners across nationwide hospitals.

Salary

Base: $20 - $49 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 401k match, flexible schedules, employee referral program, scrubs, and food

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to lift up to 25 kg alone
  • Willingness to work nights weekends holidays
  • Experience with practice management software
  • Fine motor skills for medical equipment

Nice-to-have

  • Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary program
  • Previous emergency or specialty experience
  • Empathetic people-centric approach
  • Curious nature seeking continuous learning
  • Sense of humility and team ownership

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma required
  • 1+ years veterinary assistant experience preferred
  • Basic computer and EMR skills
  • Physical ability to lift 25kg and kneel
  • Availability for rotating night and holiday shifts

Work Rights

Not specified

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