Emergency Veterinary Assistant: Grow, Learn & Impact Care

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work schedules

Employee referral program

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant in the Washington, D.C. area. You will support a fast-paced emergency team, assist with triage, treatments, and diagnostics, and learn under credentialed clinicians.

Ideal candidates bring high school completion, some veterinary assistant experience, and strong communication skills. Expect rotation, nights, weekends, and holidays with a focus on growth and patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is a plus.
• 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty a bonus).
• Basic computer skills and EMR familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and guide them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics.
• Set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation with team support.
• Manage IV fluids, blood products, and med administration.
• Support both outpatient and inpatient care and participate in rounds.

Skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Stamina

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited program (plus)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant in the Washington, D.C. area. You will support a fast-paced emergency team, assist with triage, treatments, and diagnostics, and learn under credentialed clinicians.

Ideal candidates bring high school completion, some veterinary assistant experience, and strong communication skills. Expect rotation, nights, weekends, and holidays with a focus on growth and patient care.