Executive Assistant to the President and Co-Founder

About the role

The best Executive Assistants don't just manage calendars. They create leverage and partners. As Executive Assistant to VEG's President and Co-Founder, you'll have a front-row seat to one of the fastest-growing customer facing businesses in the country. You'll work alongside a founder, an exceptional leadership team, and a world-class Board as VEG continues to scale and redefine veterinary emergency care. You'll help ensure time, energy, and attention are focused on what matters most. You'll create clarity, anticipate what's next, solve problems before they become problems, and help turn a fast-moving stream of ideas and priorities into action. This is a highly trusted role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, founder-led environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the President and Co-Founder's calendar as a strategic tool, ensuring time reflects VEG's most important priorities.
• Anticipate needs, prepare concise meeting briefs, and solve problems before they require attention.
• Manage complex scheduling, travel, and select personal appointments and logistics with exceptional attention to detail.
• Drive follow-through by tracking commitments, clarifying ownership, and closing important loops.
• Build trusted relationships with the Chief of Staff, Board, executive team, and leaders across VEG, representing the company with warmth and sound judgment.
• Improve systems, model VEG's culture, and handle highly confidential business and personal information with discretion.

Requirements

• Experience supporting a founder, CEO, President, or senior executive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Exceptional judgment, strong anticipation, and the confidence to act independently and respectfully push back.
• Outstanding organization and attention to detail, with the ability to adapt quickly when priorities change.
• Clear, concise communication and the interpersonal instincts to build trust at every level.
• Professional maturity, discretion, and flexibility when important needs arise outside standard business hours.
• A low-ego, ownership-oriented approach and a genuine desire to help others succeed and make VEG better.

Qualifications

• Someone whose energy makes the day better for everyone around them.

Skills

• Anticipates needs and solves problems before they occur.
• Exercises judgment and knows what matters.
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and plans.
• Owns outcomes and follows through to completion.
• Cares about the impact of their work and the people around them.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 all in + benefits
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, and access to free therapy or counseling
• Paid parental leave, up to 12 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 employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people
• 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

• 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.
• We make getting here easy with free parking and a shuttle from the White Plains Metro-North station.

DEI

• VEG is committed to creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve—where different perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated.
• We are focused on providing equitable opportunities for growth, promoting inclusive decision-making, and ensuring that everyone's perspective is considered.
• Saying yes to VEG means helping us build a culture where your unique experiences and background contribute to a shared vision: being the world's veterinary emergency company.