Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - Columbia, MD

VEG ER for Pets; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading emergency veterinary company as an Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) in Columbia, MD. You'll provide compassionate care to animals, perform nursing tasks, and work alongside licensed technicians. VEG offers industry-leading compensation, flexible schedules, and unlimited opportunities for continuing education in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Industry-leading compensation

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401K with company match

Paid parental leave (up to 10 weeks)

Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities

Flexible schedules for work-life balance

Employee pet discounts

Referral rewards

Growth potential

Staff perks like groceries, contests, outings, and retreats

Qualifications

• Passionate and motivated individual who loves working with animals.
• Excellent communication skills and honesty.
• Eager to learn and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing care tasks and monitor patients.
• Administer medications and understand their effects.
• Conduct patient rounds for continuity of care.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - Columbia, MD

Join to apply for the Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - Columbia, MD role at VEG ER for Pets.

WHO WE ARE
VEG is a rapidly growing emergency veterinary company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is to help people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a customer-first mentality and an employee-centric work environment.

TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG
At VEG, we want our people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued. We aim to provide the best experience for our customers and employees alike. VEG has been nominated for INC Magazine's Best Places to Work, reflecting our commitment to a positive workplace.

WHO WE NEED
We seek passionate, motivated, and team-oriented individuals who love working with animals and people. Candidates should be adaptable, eager to learn, honest, respectful, and possess excellent communication skills.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO

1. Treat each patient and customer with compassion and care.
2. Perform nursing care tasks, monitor patients, and administer treatments.
3. Triages patients based on understanding of diseases and physical assessments.
4. Administer medications and understand their effects.
5. Set up and monitor IV fluids and blood transfusions.
6. Participate in outpatient and inpatient care as a team member.
7. Conduct patient rounds for continuity of care.
8. Perform CPR as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer.
9. Collect samples, perform diagnostic tests, and assist with imaging.
10. Assist with sedation and anesthesia under supervision.
11. Perform nursing tasks like catheter placement and oxygen therapy.
12. Work alongside licensed veterinary technicians.
13. Gain additional training for roles like technician credentialing, community outreach, and leadership.

Veterinary Assistants may also, where permitted by law:

1. Administer anesthesia and monitor patients.
2. Perform vascular access and diagnostic techniques.
3. Contribute to treatment and care plans.
4. Receive further training for advanced roles.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US

• Industry-leading compensation
• State-of-the-art equipment and technology
• Employee pet discounts
• Referral rewards
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid parental leave (up to 10 weeks)
• Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities
• Flexible schedules for work-life balance
• Growth potential
• Staff perks like groceries, contests, outings, and retreats

VEG values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace. We look forward to meeting you!