ER Veterinary Technician — Fast-Paced Care & Benefits

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Vision and Dental

HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Shift Differentials and On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insur.

Disability Insurance

Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

MedVet is seeking an Emergency and Nursing Veterinary Assistant in Manassas, Virginia. This role supports a fast-paced ER team delivering high-quality care in a collaborative environment.

You will assist DVMs, monitor hospitalized patients, perform anesthesia monitoring, and handle in-house lab work while educating clients on care and medications. Experience in emergency settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Prior veterinary experience required; emergency experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, CRIs, unit conversions).
• Flexible with work hours and able to work overtime when necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather information.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment.
• Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans and nursing care concerns.
• Provide client education including home care instructions and medications.
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures.
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside testing.

Job description

MedVet is seeking an Emergency and Nursing Veterinary Assistant in Manassas, Virginia. This role supports a fast-paced ER team delivering high-quality care in a collaborative environment.

You will assist DVMs, monitor hospitalized patients, perform anesthesia monitoring, and handle in-house lab work while educating clients on care and medications. Experience in emergency settings is preferred.