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Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - 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 a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant at VEG, you will support your team in a fast-paced emergency veterinary environment. Your responsibilities will include triaging incoming patients, assisting with treatments and diagnostics, and working closely with veterinary technicians and veterinarians. This role offers a hands-on learning experience where you can grow your skills and potentially advance toward becoming a credentialed technician.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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
  • 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
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Generous employee referral program
  • Comfy scrubs and VEG swag
  • Food in the fridge for employees

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Position is per diem, which may affect job stability
  • Fast-paced environment may not suit everyone

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