Emergency Veterinary Triage Assistant - Fast-Paced ICU Start

Petvet-Care-Centers; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Triage Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient handling, equipment cleaning, and clerical tasks. The role offers hands-on growth into high-acuity care within a fast-paced hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years as a veterinary assistant, strong communication, and basic technician skills (IVC placement, phlebotomy, radiology).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant preferred.
• Strong basic technician skills: IVC placement & maintenance, phlebotomy, radiology, in‑house lab work.
• Clear and concise communication with clients and doctors/staff.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain equipment and prepare surgery suites.
• Restrain and handle patients; feed, exercise, and groom as needed.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to veterinarians and technicians.

Skills

IVC placement

Phlebotomy

Radiology

Vital signs

Tools

In‑house lab equipment

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Triage Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient handling, equipment cleaning, and clerical tasks. The role offers hands-on growth into high-acuity care within a fast-paced hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years as a veterinary assistant, strong communication, and basic technician skills (IVC placement, phlebotomy, radiology).