Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Northern Liberties, PA
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted 16 days ago · $18.50-44
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 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 support your team in providing care for pets in emergency situations. Your responsibilities will include triaging incoming patients, assisting with treatments and diagnostics, and learning advanced skills such as anesthesia support. You'll work closely with veterinary technicians and veterinarians, ensuring continuity of care while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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 and lift up to 25 kg
Nice to have
- Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
- Emergency or specialty experience
What you get
- Competitive compensation ($18.50-44/hr)
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one
- Equity eligibility after one year of full-time employment
- Focus on learning and growth with clinical and leadership programs
- Clinical student loan repayment
- Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks at 100% salary
Worth weighing
- No specific salary figure beyond the range provided
- Fast-paced environment may not suit everyone
- Role involves exposure to potentially unpleasant odors
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Listed by Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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