Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - St. Petersburg, FL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) · Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States

Posted 16 days ago

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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
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 the veterinary team by triaging patients, assisting with treatments, and providing nursing care. Your role involves working closely with credentialed technicians and veterinarians, managing anesthesia and sedation cases, and learning vital skills such as CPR. This position is designed for those looking to grow in veterinary emergency medicine, with opportunities for mentorship and advancement.

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 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
  • 401k match
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Generous employee referral program
  • Comfy scrubs and VEG swag
  • Food in the fridge for employees

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary range listed
  • Fast-paced environment may be challenging for some
  • Role involves exposure to strong or unpleasant odors

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