Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Santa Monica, CA

High school diploma or equivalent required

Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus

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

At VEG, we don’t just hire assistants—we grow future emergency rockstars. As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be in the heart of the action from day one, supporting your team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time. You’ll be there for everything—the triage, the treatments, and the tail wags. You’re embarking on a path where careers start, grow, and thrive. Whether you’re on your way to becoming a credentialed technician or exploring where your passion can take you, we’ll say yes to your growth every step of the way.

Be the first warm welcome and a steady support, triaging incoming patients and helping guide them toward care

Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, from bloodwork and imaging to catheter placement and oxygen support

Work alongside our credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians to set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases

Set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration

In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and created a better emergency experience—not only for people and their pets, but also for everyone who works here—our VEGgies!

At VEG we find a way to say yes to the career you want in veterinary emergency medicine. This means transforming how ER works, from our open-concept hospitals, where you can handle emergency cases of every kind (even exotics!) to our immersive, customer-focused experience, which helps us give people and their pets the care they deserve.

This also means saying yes to creating the best experience possible for our VEGgies. Yes to working in an environment where you can find your place and feel valued for the amazing work you do. Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career. And yes to making an impact here in ways you never thought possible.

VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.