Emergency Veterinary Assistant - San Antonio, Tx

Veterinaryemergencygroupst

San Antonio, TX, United States
Competitive compensation; equity available after o...
On-site
High school diploma or equivalent required
Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own
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 a rapidly expanding network of hospitals

Job Summary

  • VEG is dedicated to transforming the emergency veterinary experience by providing 24/7 care for pets and their owners across a rapidly expanding network of hospitals.
  • As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you will perform critical tasks such as triaging patients, assisting with treatments, managing IV fluids, and supporting anesthesia cases from day one.
  • The company offers comprehensive benefits including competitive compensation, equity eligibility, clinical student loan repayment, and generous paid parental leave to support employee growth and well-being.

Matching Summary

VEG is dedicated to transforming the emergency veterinary experience by providing 24/7 care for pets and their owners across a rapidly expanding network of hospitals.

Salary

Competitive compensation; Equity available after one year; $2,500/year travel stipend for credentialed staff, $1,000/year for uncredentialed staff

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own
  • Willingness to work nights weekends holidays
  • Experience standing for prolonged hours
  • Basic computer skills and EMR knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
  • 1+ years emergency or specialty experience
  • Empathetic people-centric approach
  • Strong sense of ownership over work
  • Curious nature seeking continuous learning

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ years veterinary assistant role experience
  • AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program enrollment (plus)
  • Ability to lift 25kg independently and 40kg with assistance

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