Emergency Veterinary Care Assistant

Help patients and pet parents during emergency care at VEG, supporting treatments, diagnostics, and veterinary nursing onsite in a per diem hospital role.

This Emergency Veterinary Assistant position places you alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians. You will assist across outpatient and inpatient care, from exam rooms to treatment areas. Guided pathways provide training in CPR, anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support outpatient and inpatient care throughout the hospital
• Assist with bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, and oxygen
• Set up IV fluids and blood transfusions
• Administer medications as permitted by province law
• Learn CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Veterinary assistant experience of one year or more
• OVMA accredited veterinary technology enrollment is beneficial
• Ability to lift 25 kilograms independently
• Ability to support 40 kilograms with assistance

Bring veterinary assistant experience, careful patient handling, and clinical curiosity to VEG’s emergency care team.

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