Emergency Veterinary Assistant at veterinaryemergencygroupst

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Type: Part-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Jul 20, 2026

Description

VEG is seeking a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting veterinary teams, assisting with various treatments, and contributing to patient care in a fast-paced emergency setting. The ideal candidate will have basic computer skills, excellent communication abilities, and physical stamina. VEG emphasizes continuous learning and development, offering competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and opportunities for advancement.

Required Skills

Triage
Nursing Care
Diagnostics
Bloodwork
Imaging
Catheter Placement
Oxygen Support
Anesthesia & Sedation
IV Fluids
Blood Transfusions
Medication Administration
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Additional Information

Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Required Previous Experiences: 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role
Preferred Qualifications: Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
emergency or specialty experience
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 needs
Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types
Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives
Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team’s’ accomplishments
Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge