ER & Critical Care Veterinary Assistant

PetVet Care Centers; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Pet discounts

Wellbeing support (Calm & EAP)

CE stipends

Relief fund (Grant Circle)

Local hospital culture

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Registered Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This role supports hospital operations by delivering high-quality veterinary care and exceptional client service in a busy specialty and emergency hospital.

The successful candidate will assist during examinations and surgery, manage nursing care, and maintain patient records while working in a 24/7 emergency environment with

Qualifications

• Must provide patient care and nursing support for veterinary patients.
• Assist with examinations, procedures, and anesthesia as needed.
• Maintain medical records and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient triage and prioritize care.
• Conduct vital sign assessments, IV placement, phlebotomy, and radiology.
• Administer medications, calculate dosages, and provide nursing care.
• Communicate with clients, educate them, and advocate for patients.
• Handle advanced procedures such as ventilator support, central line placement, chest tube maintenance, oxygen administration, CPR, blood transfusions, and ECG monitoring.

Skills

Vital signs

IV placement

Phlebotomy

Radiology

Medication administration

Nursing care

Client communication

Emergency procedures

Tools

Ventilator support

Central line placement

ECG monitoring

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Registered Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This role supports hospital operations by delivering high-quality veterinary care and exceptional client service in a busy specialty and emergency hospital.

The successful candidate will assist during examinations and surgery, manage nursing care, and maintain patient records while working in a 24/7 emergency environment with