Emergency Veterinary Assistant (overnight) - Houston, Tx

Veterinaryemergencygroupst

Houston, Texas, United States
Competitive base pyy; 401k match included; equity ...
On-site
High school diploma or equivalent required
Ability to lift up to 25 kg independently
Willingness to work nights weekends and holidays
VEG is dedicated to transforming the emergency veterinary experience by providing 24/7 care for pets and their families while fostering a supportive environment for employees

Job Summary

  • VEG is dedicated to transforming the emergency veterinary experience by providing 24/7 care for pets and their families while fostering a supportive environment for employees.
  • The role involves immediate hands-on responsibilities including triaging patients, assisting with treatments like bloodwork and catheter placement, and supporting anesthesia cases alongside credentialed technicians.
  • Employees receive comprehensive benefits including competitive compensation, health coverage starting day one, clinical student loan repayment, and significant travel stipends for professional development.

Matching Summary

VEG is dedicated to transforming the emergency veterinary experience by providing 24/7 care for pets and their families while fostering a supportive environment for employees.

Salary

Competitive base pay; 401K match included; Equity eligibility after one year; Travel stipend up to $2,500/year for credentialed staff

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Ability to lift up to 25 kg independently
  • Willingness to work nights weekends and holidays
  • Experience in fast-paced emergency environment
  • Strong communication skills with pet parents

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ years veterinary assistant experience preferred
  • Basic computer and practice management software skills
  • Physical ability to stand, kneel, and lift heavy loads
  • Availability for rotating night, weekend, and holiday shifts

Work Rights

Not specified

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