Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Overnight) - Austin, TX (South Lamar)
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) · Austin, Texas, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 29% of Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
- high 1152 stale, 2 reposted of 1,152 open
- Hiring momentum
- 338 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG).
About this role
As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant at VEG, you'll play a crucial role in the emergency care of animals, providing support to your team and comforting pet parents. Your responsibilities will include triaging patients, assisting with treatments and diagnostics, and learning advanced veterinary skills in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a pathway for growth in veterinary emergency medicine, with opportunities for mentorship and skill development.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) as an employer.
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role
- Basic computer skills and understanding of practice management software
- Excellent communication skills
- Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and lift up to 25 kg
Nice to have
- Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
- Emergency or specialty experience
What you get
- Up to $5K Sign-On Bonus
- Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one
- Equity eligibility after one year of full-time employment
- Clinical student loan repayment
- Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks at 100% salary
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role requires working in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
- Fast-paced environment may be challenging for some candidates
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Listed by Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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