20h ago
Emergency Veterinary Assistant
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
$38.5k-$81.1k / year
part-timejuniorhealthcare
๐ผ About This Role
You'll be in the heart of the action from day one, supporting your team and comforting pet parents in a fast-paced ER environment. You'll assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics while learning from experienced VEGgies. This role offers unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship and a path to grow into advanced responsibilities like anesthesia support.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Triage incoming patients and guide them toward care
- Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics
- Set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases
- Set up and manage IV fluids and medication administration
๐ Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role
- Basic computer skills and understanding of practice management software
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
โจ Nice to Have
- Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
- Emergency or specialty experience
- Fine motor skills for handling patients
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฐ Competitive compensation ($18.50/hr-$39/hr)
- ๐ Flexible work schedules
- ๐ฅ Generous employee referral program
- ๐ Comfy scrubs and VEG swag
- ๐ Food in the fridge
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 1-2 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Callยท 30 min
- 2Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
- 3Shadow Shiftยท 2 hours
๐ฉ Heads Up
- Requires ability to lift up to 25 kg alone and 40 kg with assistance without specifying required certification
- Must work in noisy environment with strong odors
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