Emergency Vet Assistant — Growth Path to Tech

VEG ER for Pets; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend for part-time cred VEGs

Flexible work schedules

Generous employee referral program

Scrubs and VEG swag

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets in Leesburg, VA is seeking a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be in the heart of the action, supporting the team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time.

From triage to treatments and aftercare, you’ll grow toward credentialed technician status with CPR/RECOVER training and guided pathways. We offer flexible schedules and a welcoming VEG culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is a plus.
• 1+ year in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience is a bonus).
• Basic computer skills and EMR proficiency.
• Excellent communicator with pet parents and team.
• Able to stand long hours, lift up to 25 kg solo, up to 40 kg with assistance.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays on rotating basis.
• Able to work in a noisy environment with odors.

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome and triage incoming patients; guide them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics (bloodwork to imaging).
• Work with credentialed technicians and veterinarians on anesthesia and sedation.
• Set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medications.
• Assist during every moment of care: outpatient or inpatient; exam room to treatment area.
• Join patient rounds to ensure continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer (training provided).
• Grow into advanced duties like anesthesia support and ultrasound via training.
• As permitted by state law.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Lift up to 25 kg

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited vet tech program enrollment (a plus)

Tools

Practice management software

EMR systems

Job description

VEG ER for Pets in Leesburg, VA is seeking a part-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant to be in the heart of the action, supporting the team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time.

From triage to treatments and aftercare, you’ll grow toward credentialed technician status with CPR/RECOVER training and guided pathways. We offer flexible schedules and a welcoming VEG culture.