Emergency Veterinary Assistant Jobs
Emergency Veterinary Assistant jobs are open across emergency animal hospitals, 24-hour veterinary clinics, and specialty referral centers, from entry-level to experienced, with specializations in triage support, critical care monitoring, and surgical assistance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Schedule Options
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + every other Wednesday: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday + every other Wednesday: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + every other Saturday: 10AM-10PM
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday+ every other Saturday: 10AM-10PM
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + every other Saturday: 5:45 PM – 6:15 AM
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday + every other Saturday: 5:45 PM – 6:15 AM
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + every other Saturday: 2PM - 2AM
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday+ every other Saturday: 2PM - 2AM
What You’ll Do
- Provide hands-on support for emergency and critical care patients
- Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals; administer treatments and medications
- Assist with emergency surgeries, procedures, and diagnostics
- Collaborate closely with veterinarians and fellow technicians
- Deliver compassionate care to patients and clear communication to team members
- Sign on bonus (Ranges depending on shift)
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Generous PTO + Pet Insurance Stipend
- Uniform Allowance & Team Appreciation Events
- Continuing Education & Career Development Opportunities
- A positive, team-oriented workplace where your growth matters
What We’re Looking For
- 1+ years of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician (ER experience a plus, but not required)
- Current NYS LVT License or eligibility for NYS licensure
- Interest in emergency and critical care medicine
- Strong technical, organizational, and teamwork skills
- Ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
Schedule Options
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + every other Wednesday: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday + every other Wednesday: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + every other Saturday: 10AM-10PM
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday+ every other Saturday: 10AM-10PM
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + every other Saturday: 5:45 PM – 6:15 AM
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday + every other Saturday: 5:45 PM – 6:15 AM
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + every other Saturday: 2PM - 2AM
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday+ every other Saturday: 2PM - 2AM
What You’ll Do
- Provide hands-on support for emergency and critical care patients
- Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals; administer treatments and medications
- Assist with emergency surgeries, procedures, and diagnostics
- Collaborate closely with veterinarians and fellow technicians
- Deliver compassionate care to patients and clear communication to team members
- Sign on bonus (Ranges depending on shift)
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Generous PTO + Pet Insurance Stipend
- Uniform Allowance & Team Appreciation Events
- Continuing Education & Career Development Opportunities
- A positive, team-oriented workplace where your growth matters
What We’re Looking For
- 1+ years of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician (ER experience a plus, but not required)
- Current NYS LVT License or eligibility for NYS licensure
- Interest in emergency and critical care medicine
- Strong technical, organizational, and teamwork skills
- Ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
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Who's Hiring
- VEG ER for Pets182
- PetVet Care Centers70
- Ethos Veterinary Health58
- MedVet48
- BluePearl Pet Hospital36
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services16
- Healthcare & Medical Services6
- Consumer Goods3
- Education1
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in emergency veterinary assistant jobs.
- Experience with animal restraint, triage assessment, and vital sign monitoring
- Ability to place IV catheters and collect blood samples under veterinarian supervision
- Familiarity with veterinary practice management software for patient records
- Completion of an AVMA-accredited veterinary assistant or technician program
- Physical ability to lift and handle animals of varying sizes under emergency conditions
- Availability for overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts in a 24-hour facility
Tips for Your Emergency Veterinary Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume for emergency settings
Highlight hands-on experience with triage, restraint, IV catheter placement, and monitoring vitals during critical cases. Emergency practices scan for these specifics fast, so lead with clinical tasks rather than general duties or facility names.
Get your AVMA-recognized credentials in order
Many emergency clinics prefer or require a veterinary assistant certificate from an AVMA-accredited program. Have your certification documentation ready to attach before you start applying, since some listings ask for it upfront with your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists emergency veterinary assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target overnight and weekend shift openings
Emergency veterinary practices run around the clock and often struggle to fill overnight and weekend roles. Filtering for or explicitly expressing availability for those shifts in your cover letter can move your application ahead of candidates who leave scheduling open-ended.
Prepare for skills-based interview questions
Interviewers at emergency clinics typically ask how you handle high-stress multi-patient situations, not just what tasks you have done. Prepare two or three specific examples where you stayed organized and communicated clearly during a fast-moving case.
Follow up after interviews with clinical detail
A brief follow-up note referencing a specific topic from your interview, such as the clinic's approach to triage or a piece of equipment you discussed, signals genuine interest and separates you from candidates who send only a generic thank-you.
Emergency Veterinary Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most emergency veterinary assistants?
The most active employers for emergency veterinary assistants right now are VEG ER for Pets, PetVet Care Centers, and Ethos Veterinary Health, and the most openings are in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional emergency animal hospital groups and 24-hour specialty referral centers account for a large share of active postings.
How many emergency veterinary assistant jobs are remote?
About 2% of emergency veterinary assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical nature of most roles. The small share of remote or hybrid positions tends to be in administrative support, client communication coordination, or remote triage intake roles at larger multi-location emergency veterinary organizations.
How do you become an emergency veterinary assistant?
Start by completing a veterinary assistant certificate program from an AVMA-accredited school, which covers anatomy, restraint techniques, and clinical procedures. Next, seek any hands-on experience you can get through externships, shelter volunteering, or entry-level kennel work. Once you have foundational skills, apply directly to emergency or 24-hour clinics, which often train motivated candidates on their specific protocols.
How do you get hired as an emergency veterinary assistant with little experience?
Focus your applications on clinics that list entry-level or training-available openings, since many emergency practices prefer to onboard candidates they can train to their own workflows. Highlight transferable clinical exposure such as shelter work, farm animal handling, or vet office shadowing. Demonstrating clear availability for overnight and weekend shifts, along with composure under stress, often matters more to emergency employers than years of experience.
What does the emergency veterinary assistant interview process look like?
Most emergency veterinary assistant interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your availability and clinical background. An in-person stage typically follows, where a lead veterinary technician or practice manager asks scenario-based questions about handling distressed animals, communicating with grieving clients, and prioritizing tasks during a busy shift. Some clinics include a brief skills assessment or facility walkthrough as part of the process.
Where can I find and apply to emergency veterinary assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to emergency veterinary assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level and shift availability, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you are looking for.
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