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Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Paramus, NJ

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) · Paramus, New Jersey, United States

Posted 12 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
12 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 support your team in a fast-paced emergency veterinary environment, assisting with patient triage, treatments, and diagnostics. Your role involves working closely with veterinary technicians and veterinarians, managing anesthesia, IV fluids, and medication administration, while also learning essential skills like CPR. This position is designed to foster your growth in veterinary emergency medicine, providing opportunities for advancement and mentorship.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
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 (emergency or specialty experience is a bonus!)
  • 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 as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance

Nice to have

  • Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus

What you get

  • Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, QPR training, and access to free therapy or counseling
  • Equity eligibility after one year of full time, active employment with VEG
  • Focus on learning and growth, including VEG-created clinical and leadership programs and unlimited ER CE + travel stipend
  • Clinical student loan repayment
  • Paid parental leave; up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Work environment may be noisy with strong or unpleasant odors
  • Fast-paced environment may be challenging for some
  • Role involves physical demands such as lifting and prolonged standing

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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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