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Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Buffalo Grove, IL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) · Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

Posted 14 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
14 days
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s roles stay open a median of 45 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
715 stale, 2 reposted of 1,152 open
Hiring momentum
1618 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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 will play a crucial role in supporting the veterinary team by triaging patients, assisting with treatments, and providing care to pets and their owners. Your responsibilities will include managing anesthesia, IV fluids, and diagnostics, while also learning essential skills such as CPR. This position offers a pathway for growth in veterinary emergency medicine, allowing you to develop into more advanced roles through guided training.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
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 an understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping
  • Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team
  • Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
  • Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor

Nice to have

  • Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
  • Emergency or specialty experience is a bonus

What you get

  • Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one
  • Access to free therapy or counseling
  • Eligibility for equity after one year of full time employment
  • Focus on learning and growth with clinical and leadership programs
  • Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Fast-paced environment may be challenging for some
  • Role involves working with potentially distressed animals and their owners

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