ER & Critical Care Veterinary Assistant — High-Impact Care

PetVet Care Centers; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Discounts

Calm app access & 24/7 EAP

CE stipends and career development

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, Maryland is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Registered Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The role supports hospital operations with dedicated veterinary nursing care, triage, and client communication.

Join a national network of locally led hospitals offering 24/7 emergency care and a culture of care. Responsibilities include handling triage, vital signs, radiology, pharmacology, and nursing procedures in a dynamic

Qualifications

• 2+ years of ER experience required.
• 18+ years of age or older.
• Strong technician skills including IV placement, phlebotomy, radiology.

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.
• Assist with advanced procedures such as ventilator support, chest tube care, CPR, and ECG monitoring.

Skills

ER experience

IV placement

Phlebotomy

Radiology

Client communication

Tools

Radiology equipment

In-house lab equipment

Job description

PetVet Care Centers’ Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, Maryland is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Registered Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The role supports hospital operations with dedicated veterinary nursing care, triage, and client communication.

Join a national network of locally led hospitals offering 24/7 emergency care and a culture of care. Responsibilities include handling triage, vital signs, radiology, pharmacology, and nursing procedures in a dynamic