ER & Critical Care Veterinary Assistant — Hands-On Impact

Vravet; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybride; USD 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Team member pet discounts

Wellbeing support

CE stipends

Grant Circle — relief fund

Local hospital culture

Résumé du poste

Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, MD, seeks an Emergency & Critical Care Registered Veterinary Assistant to support hospital operations with high-quality patient care and exceptional client service. Responsibilities include triage, nursing care, assisting in surgery, and maintaining medical records for a busy ER/CC service.

The team is AAHA-accredited and offers a comprehensive benefits package, with a pay range of $23–$38 per hour and on-site shifts across day, swing, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in an emergency room setting and strong basic technician skills (IVC placement, phlebotomy, radiology).
• 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Emergency care experience

Client communication

Triage

Outils

Radiology

Phlebotomy

IV placement

Description du poste

Veterinary Assistant (ER & CC) - Veterinary Referral Associates

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Referral Associates is currently seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Registered Veterinary Assistantto join their team.

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Assistantwho supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, Maryland has earned national recognition as one of the most established and respected specialty veterinary and emergency hospitals in the country — seeing cases from across Maryland and as far as Pennsylvania, with 24/7 emergency care available without an appointment every day of the year including holidays. The hospital is AAHA-accredited and offers an extraordinary breadth of specialty services including dermatology, internal medicine, oncology, surgery, diagnostic imaging, feline radioactive iodine hyperthyroid therapy, and a board-certified veterinary criticalist for life-threatening conditions.

Key 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.

We have board-certified specialists in Anesthesiology, Critical Care, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Physical Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. We actively promote cross training in all departments.

Qualifications (Required)

• 2+ years' experience in an emergency room setting, strong basic technician skills (IVC placement and maintenance, phlebotomy, radiology, process in-house lab work, clear and concise communication with clients and doctors/staff).
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

Schedule:

• 3, 13-hour shifts per week (Day, Swing & Overnight shifts available!)
• Monthly hospital-wide on-call required

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$23 — $38 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to aCulture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

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Why Consider Our Gaithersburg Hospital?

At Veterinary Referral Associates, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.

Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.

We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.

We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Veterinary Referral Associates, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.