Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Houston, TX (Baybrook)

VEG is a veterinary emergency company that offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and a focus on learning and growth. As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you will be supporting your team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time. You will have the opportunity to grow and thrive in your career, whether you are on your way to becoming a credentialed technician or exploring where your passion can take you.

Requirements

• Be the first warm welcome and a steady support, triaging incoming patients and helping guide them toward care
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, from bloodwork and imaging to catheter placement and oxygen support
• Work alongside our 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 during every moment of care: outpatient or inpatient, exam room to treatment area
• Join patient rounds and stay close to the clinical picture to ensure continuity of care
• Learn how to perform CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer (training provided!)
• Grow into more advanced responsibilities, such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401K matching
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Clinical student loan repayment
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous employee referral program
• Comfy scrubs and cool VEG swag
• Food in the fridge