Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Impact & Growth

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading compensation

Latest equipment and technology

Pet discount

Referral rewards

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401K with company match

Paid parental leave

Continuing Education opportunities

Flexible work schedules

Growth potential

Groceries for staff

Job summary

VEG is a rapidly growing emergency veterinary company with hospital locations across the United States. We are dedicated to helping people and their pets when they need it most, delivering a patient-first experience.

Join our nursing team to provide basic to intermediate care, triage patients, administer medications, assist with anesthesia under supervision, and collaborate with licensed technicians. VEG offers growth pathways, CE opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Licensed VT or LVT or pursuing credentialing paths.
• Experience in veterinary nursing and client communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced emergency setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and monitor patients with compassion.
• Triage incoming patients using vital signs and history.
• Administer medications and understand adverse effects.
• Set up IV fluids and transfusion therapy as needed.
• Assist with anesthesia under supervision of DVM/LVT.
• Perform in-house diagnostics and point-of-care tests.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient monitoring

Triage

Medication administration

CPR (RECOVER certified)

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) / Vet Assistant

Tools

Ultrasound

IV catheterization

Job description

VEG is a rapidly growing emergency veterinary company with hospital locations across the United States. We are dedicated to helping people and their pets when they need it most, delivering a patient-first experience.

Join our nursing team to provide basic to intermediate care, triage patients, administer medications, assist with anesthesia under supervision, and collaborate with licensed technicians. VEG offers growth pathways, CE opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive workplace.