Overnight Emergency Vet Assistant — Critical Care

Petvet-Care-Centers; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Team member discounts

CE stipends

Wellbeing support

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, MD seeks an Overnight Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Assistant to support hospital operations and deliver high-quality patient care.

You will perform triage, assist in examinations, surgical support, nursing care, and maintain medical records while working a demanding overnight schedule.

Join a nationally recognized specialty hospital with AAHA accreditation and a culture of care that emphasizes teamwork and client service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of ER experience and strong basic technician skills (IVC, phlebotomy, radiology).
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered.

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 maintenance, and CPR.

Skills

IVC placement

Phlebotomy

Radiology

Vital signs

Safe restraint

Communication

Tools

Radiology equipment

Ventilator care

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, MD seeks an Overnight Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Assistant to support hospital operations and deliver high-quality patient care.

You will perform triage, assist in examinations, surgical support, nursing care, and maintain medical records while working a demanding overnight schedule.

Join a nationally recognized specialty hospital with AAHA accreditation and a culture of care that emphasizes teamwork and client service.