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Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Knoxville, TN

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) · Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Posted 26 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
26 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 provide compassionate care to animals and their owners in an emergency setting. Your responsibilities include performing nursing care tasks, administering medications, monitoring patients, and assisting in surgical procedures under supervision. You will work closely with licensed veterinary technicians and participate in patient rounds to ensure continuity of care while also having opportunities for professional growth and additional 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

  • Passion for working with animals and people
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to adapt to new scenarios and learn new techniques
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to perform basic to intermediate nursing care tasks
  • Understanding of common diseases and conditions

Nice to have

  • Experience in veterinary care
  • Willingness to obtain additional training for roles such as veterinary technician credentialing or community outreach

What you get

  • Industry-leading compensation
  • Generous employee pet discount
  • Referral rewards
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks at 100% salary

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed
  • Role involves a high level of responsibility in emergency situations
  • Potential for high-stress environment due to the nature of emergency veterinary care

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