ER Veterinary Assistant (3x12s) $20–$25/hr + CE

Ethos Veterinary Health; Fredericksburg (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

CE Allowance + Free VetBloom (RACE-CE)

Veterinary Technician scholarship

VTNE/license reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Employee pet discount

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Virginia Veterinary Center in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our 24/7 emergency department. This ER role offers hands-on work with high-acuity cases, three 12-hour shifts, and opportunities to grow in emergency medicine.

Starting pay is $20–$25 per hour with shift differential. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, CE allowances, and more. Join us to advance your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Emergency or critical care experience preferred.
• Strong veterinary assistant (VA) and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct triages and physical assessments on incoming patients to prioritize their condition.
• Recognize and facilitate care for critical patients during triage and obtain approval for Critical Care forms.
• Communicate with clients to obtain medical histories and presenting complaints.
• Provide excellent client service and patient care; maintain updates with owners.
• Understand normal vs. abnormal vital signs and alert the team to decompensation.
• Assist licensed technicians with procedures such as diagnostics and fluid therapy.
• Assist in initial hospitalization and hourly treatments; document treatment sheets.
• Restrain patients for testing and examinations.
• Complete Client Service Representative training for front-desk tasks.
• Adhere to guidance from Licensed Staff (DVMs and LVTs).

Skills

Emergency/critical care experience

VA and communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Virginia Veterinary Center in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our 24/7 emergency department. This ER role offers hands-on work with high-acuity cases, three 12-hour shifts, and opportunities to grow in emergency medicine.

Starting pay is $20–$25 per hour with shift differential. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, CE allowances, and more. Join us to advance your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.