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Job Description ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most by challenging norms and fixing the ER experience. Since then, we've expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7/365, and created an ER experience that focuses on what our pets and pet parents really need. We've done the same for our people (VEGgies), finding a way to say YES so they can feel empowered to achieve great things, grow in unexpected ways, and find a place where they truly belong. We're rethinking emergency care from every angle—from how we run our hospitals to how we support the people working inside them. That's where our headquarters team comes in. Whether building technology to make our hospitals more efficient, recruiting and growing incredible VEGgies, or bringing our brand to life through marketing, our VQ (VEG Headquarters) team makes it all possible—ensuring our hospitals and people have everything they need to help pets and their families. VEG is a 2025 certified Great Place to Work®. THE JOB At VEG, we find a way to say YES—and this role is all about helping our leaders do the same. As an Executive Assistant, you'll be the right hand to our senior leaders, bringing order to chaos, anticipating needs before they arise, and creating space for them to focus on what matters most. You'll manage complex calendars, streamline communications, coordinate high-stakes meetings, and keep everything moving behind the scenes—because you know the magic is in the details. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love being the go-to person, and take pride in making things happen smoothly and quietly, we want you on our team. This is a high-trust, high-impact role for someone who wants to be indispensable. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Support multiple c-suite executives (CLO, and CMO, etc.), • Manage complex calendars, prioritize scheduling requests, and coordinate internal and external meetings, • Handle travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and preparing detailed itineraries, • Monitor and organize inboxes, draft communications, and help streamline information flow for the executive, • Act as a liaison between the executive and internal/external stakeholders to ensure alignment and responsiveness, • Support expense reporting, invoice processing, and other administrative logistics, • Quarterly travel to hospitals / events, as needed WHAT YOU NEED • 3–5 years of experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities, • Proactive mindset with a high degree of ownership and ability to anticipate needs, • High level of discretion and judgment when handling confidential information, • Proficiency with tools like Google Workspace, Zoom, and calendar management systems HOW WE INVEST IN YOU • $95,000 - $110,000 annual salary + bonus + 401k match, • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and access to free therapy or counseling, • Paid parental leave, up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary, and offering inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families, • Unlimited PTO to use for vacation or sick days - however you need it!, • Generous referral rewards, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people., • And the little (big) things, like casual office attire, ability to bring your fur baby to work, cool VEG swag, food in the fridge for when you're hungry and free lunches twice a week!!, • Company laptop and a monthly cell phone reimbursement BETTER TOGETHER: WHY IN-PERSON MATTERS AT VEG HQ Our hospitals thrive on in-person collaboration, and VQ is no different. Time in the office sparks stronger connections, meaningful conversations, and better results—all bringing our core values to life. We prioritize being present because our values are best achieved side by side. Plus, we make getting here easy with free parking and a shuttle from the White Plains Metro-North station. DEI At VEG, diversity is a strength that fuels innovation and compassion. Our mission is "Helping people and their pets when they need it most"—and we do that best when VEGgies feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We're committed to building a culture that reflects the communities we serve, where different perspectives are celebrated, voices are heard, and everyone has equitable opportunities to grow. Saying yes to VEG means helping us become the world's veterinary emergency company, together.

Job Description WHO WE ARE VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a "customer first" mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment. TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. What we're aiming to achieve on the customer side is equivalent in nature to what we want for our employees: to have the best experience possible. With the highest NPS score in our industry, we're ready to ensure that VEG is always the place where the best and brightest in the emergency world not only want to work, but stay and grow. For our customers and their pets, we strive to find a way to say, "yes." We do the same and more for our teams. In fact, VEG is one of this year's nominees for INC Magazine's Best Places to Work! ABOUT THE EXTERNSHIP VEG's Veterinary Technician Student Externship Program gives vet tech students hands-on experience in emergency medicine while working alongside our credentialed, emergency veterinary technicians. Students will focus on honing their emergency skills including obtaining patient vitals, processing laboratory samples, caring for hospitalized patients, triaging emerging cases, and collaborating in a fast-paced environment. If you're as interested in emergency medicine as we are, we'd love to have you! Note: This is an unpaid externship and rabies vaccinations are required unless your school's rabies mitigation policy allows you to be unvaccinated and still handle unvaccinated pets. • Flexibility: YOU Choose the length of your externship to meet your school's requirements, • Location: YOU choose where you'd like to extern (depending on hospital bandwidth), • Mentorship: YOU will be supported by a credentialed veterinary technician, • Focus: YOU will be fully-immersed in what emergency medicine truly entails REQUIREMENTS • Currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited veterinary technology or veterinary nursing program (or one actively seeking accreditation) and will be in a class that requires externship hours and/or skills. This application is not for veterinary students or veterinary assistant students - only veterinary technology or veterinary nursing students., • Your externship must need to begin within 6 months of application., • You must be vaccinated for rabies unless your school's rabies mitigation policy allows unvaccinated students to handle unvaccinated animals.

Job Description WHO WE ARE VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a "customer first" mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment. TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. What we're aiming to achieve on the customer side is equivalent in nature to what we want for our employees: to have the best experience possible. With the highest NPS score in our industry, we're ready to ensure that VEG is always the place where the best and brightest in the emergency world not only want to work, but stay and grow. For our customers and their pets, we strive to find a way to say, "yes." We do the same and more for our teams. In fact, VEG is one of this year's nominees for INC Magazine's Best Places to Work! ABOUT THE EXTERNSHIP VEG's Veterinary Technician/Nursing Student Externship Program gives vet tech/nursing students hands-on experience in emergency medicine while working alongside our credentialed, emergency veterinary technicians. Students will focus on honing their emergency skills including obtaining patient vitals, processing laboratory samples, caring for hospitalized patients, triaging emerging cases, and collaborating in a fast-paced environment. If you're as interested in emergency medicine as we are, we'd love to have you! Note: Unless you are already employed by us, this is an unpaid externship. Rabies vaccinations are required for all externs (even if you are already employed by us) since you may be handling pets with an unknown rabies vaccination status. • Flexibility: YOU Choose the length of your externship to meet your school's requirements, • Location: YOU choose where you'd like to extern (depending on hospital bandwidth), • Mentorship: YOU will be supported by a credentialed veterinary technician, • Focus: YOU will be fully-immersed in what emergency medicine truly entails REQUIREMENTS • Currently enrolled in an AVMA CVTEA accredited veterinary technology or veterinary nursing program (or one actively seeking accreditation) and will be in a class that requires externship hours and/or skills. This application is not for veterinary students or veterinary assistant students - only veterinary technology or veterinary nursing students., • Your externship must need to begin within 6 months of application., • You must be vaccinated for rabies unless your school's rabies mitigation policy allows unvaccinated students to handle unvaccinated animals.

Job DescriptionBenefits/Perks • Flexible Scheduling, • Career Advancement Opportunities, • Competitive Compensation, • Fun Working Environment Responsibilities • Triage pets as they arrive at the clinic, • Interview pet owners to obtain a patient history, • Take vital signs and acquire blood samples, • Assist with surgeries and monitor animals after surgery, • Administer medications and provide at-home dosage instructions for clients, • Maintain patient care/cleanliness, • Maintain hospital and kennels cleanlinessQualifications, • Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant or in a similar role, • Knowledge of animal care and handling, • Excellent communication skills, • Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a busy environment, • Patience and a love for animals

Job DescriptionSalary: Animal Specialty Center is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging Assistant to join our collaborative, positive, and forward-thinking team. It is our mission to offer exceptional care to keep owners and their pets together as long as possible. Diagnostic Imaging Assistant Position Summary: Diagnostic Imaging Assistants are behind-the-scenes support staff that facilitate imaging for veterinary patients in all departments. They help the veterinary team perform diagnostic imaging procedures on patients, but they do not provide medical care. This would include taking radiographs, running CT machine, and running MRI machine. Current schedule: Thursday & Friday 8am-5pm. Scheduled on-call for 1-2 Saturdays a month Diagnostic Imaging Assistant duties include: Work with lead MRI technician and clinical team to coordinate planned and urgent imaging needs. Take x-rays for appointments, pre-operative, and peri-operative. Coordinate and facilitate patient imaging requests Coordinate and facilitate CT scans and MRI procedures Operating imaging equipment such as MRI machine or CT scanner and following safety protocols to ensure patient safety. Assist with digital patient records; formatting and uploading digital images into PACS. Work closely with the PACS support team to ensure exams are completed accurately and finalized. Maintaining standards of protocol for entering records into EMR (EzyVet, etc.). Implement safety procedures for patients, self, and staff to avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation (ALARA). Manage patient transportation from room to room, discharges, and in-hospital house transport. Client communication for certain imaging procedures. Including but not limited to safety, processes, and estimate creation/explanation. Imaging Assistants need the following skills in order to be successful: Attention to detail:When working with medical imaging equipment, its important to follow the proper procedures to ensure the safety of patients and the quality of the images. Attention to detail can help you follow protocols and ensure the quality of the images. You can also use attention to detail to ensure the cleanliness of the equipment. Communication skills:Communication skills are essential for Diagnostic Imaging Assistants because you will need to collaborate with both the clinical staff and communicate with clients. Organizational skills:As an imaging assistant, youll be responsible for keeping the CT and MRI areas organized and clean. This includes keeping the scanning equipment clean and organized, keeping the scanning room free of clutter, and keeping track of the scanning rooms inventory. Organizational skills are important for this role because youll be responsible for keeping the scanning room in good condition. What to expect: • Collaboration.We pride ourselves on an open, safe, anddiverseenvironment where our teammates can learn from each other.Our Education Department offers the mentorship and guidance our newer teammates will need to help build their skills and career., • Autonomy. We encourage our Clinical Teammates to be solution-driven., • Compensation.Offers are created during the onsite hospital visit and interview process. We take into consideration the skill set, years of experience, and recommendations of each applicant. What we provide: • Healthcare Benefits at 60 days of employment (health, vision, dental, talkspace, short term/long term disability options), • Retirement Plan (with company match), • Yearly uniform allowance, • 120 hours paid vacation yearly, • Paidsick leave in compliance with New York State, • Generous shift differentials, • 75%discount for pet care, • RACE approved CE offered monthly onsite and virtually, • Access to Online Learning Platforms