Veterinary Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

CE Allowance

VetBloom access

Scholarship opportunities

VTNE reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Pet discount

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Virginia Veterinary Centers in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant (ER) to join its 24/7 emergency department. This full-time position offers three 12-hour day shifts and a pay range of $20–$25/hour with shift differential.

You will participate in triage, assist licensed technicians, and communicate with clients to obtain medical histories while caring for high-acuity cases in a respectful, collaborative team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducting triages and physical assessments on incoming patients to prioritize their clinical condition to determine their state of stability for immediate vs. non-emergent care.
• Ability to recognize and facilitate critical patients to getting the care they need in a timely manner if assessed as a critical case during time of triage; Communicating and obtaining approval for Critical Care forms
• Responsible for communicating with clients to obtain adequate medical histories on a patient’s health and presenting complaints
• Provide excellent client service and patient care at all times; maintain constant communication with owners throughout their visit to our hospital;
• Understanding normal vs abnormal vital sign parameters and alerting appropriate team members to decompensating patients whether hospitalized or outpatient
• In between triages, assist licensed technician with outpatient procedures such as, but not limited to, diagnostics, subcutaneous fluid therapy, medication administration
• Assisting in initial hospitalization of patients and their hourly treatments while following proper hospital protocol regarding documentation of treatment sheets and Practice Management Software
• Restraint of patients for diagnostic testing and physical examinations
• Completing Client Service Representative training to assist in client service-related tasks such as checking clients in and out, obtaining payments, answering phones, etc.
• Must adhere to guidance and delegation directed to them by their Licensed Staff (DVMs and LVTs)

Job description

Veterinary Assistant, ER

Virginia Veterinary Center of Fredericksburg, VA is looking to add veterinary assistants to its advanced and growing emergency department, and you might be their perfect fit!

Veterinary Assistant (ER) – | $20–$25/hr (including shift differential)

Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Full-Time | 3x12s | Day shift

$20–$25/hr + shift differentials

Looking for a Veterinary Assistant job where you can grow your skills in emergency and critical care?

Join Virginia Veterinary Centers in Fredericksburg, VA, a 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital, where you’ll build advanced ER/CC skills working hands‑on with high-acuity cases while working at the top of your license, making a real impact every shift.

Pay & Benefits for Veterinary Assistants

• $20–$25/hour, including shift differential (based on experience and skills)

Full-time benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• CE Allowance + Free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access
• Veterinary Technician scholarship opportunities
• VTNE and/or license reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet discount
• Disability & Life Insurance

Schedule

• Three 12-hour shifts
• Day shift
• Two on‑call shifts required per month
• Weekends as needed
• Schedule is subject to change based on hospital needs

Veterinary Assistant Responsibilities

• Conducting triages and physical assessments on incoming patients to prioritize their clinical condition to determine their state of stability for immediate vs. non‑emergent care
• Ability to recognize and facilitate critical patients to getting the care they need in a timely manner if assessed as a critical case during time of triage; Communicating and obtaining approval for Critical Care forms
• Responsible for communicating with clients to obtain adequate medical histories on a patient’s health and presenting complaints
• Provide excellent client service and patient care at all times; maintain constant communication with owners throughout their visit to our hospital;
• Understanding normal vs abnormal vital sign parameters and alerting appropriate team members to decompensating patients whether hospitalized or outpatient
• In between triages, assist licensed technician with outpatient procedures such as, but not limited to, diagnostics, subcutaneous fluid therapy, medication administration
• Assisting in initial hospitalization of patients and their hourly treatments while following proper hospital protocol regarding documentation of treatment sheets and Practice Management Software
• Restraining patients for diagnostic testing and physical examinations
• Completing Client Service Representative training to assist in client service‑related tasks such as checking clients in and out, obtaining payments, answering phones, etc.
• Must adhere to guidance and delegation directed to them by their Licensed Staff (DVMs and LVTs)

Qualifications

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

Our ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in veterinary medicine as an assistant and is looking for a role where they can expand their knowledge and skill set through emergency medicine. We especially love veterinary assistants that are actively enrolled in a veterinary technician program to obtain licensure. Our team is respectful, kind, and collaborative and we are looking for the right cultural fit to maintain that atmosphere. This role would be perfect for someone who has interest in a challenging and fast‑paced environment and looking to forward their career in veterinary medicine.

About Virginia Veterinary Centers

Since its conception in 1981, the Virginia Veterinary Centers teams have worked to invest in new technologies and training to stay on the cutting edge of Veterinary Medicine to provide the best quality care for their patients and families. Our teams understand that when knowledge and care are shared across distance and discipline, your furry family member gets the best care available. We recognize that to do this, we need adequately educated staff to maintain our highest standard of care. Because of this, providing a culture that cultivates collaborative learning in a safe and inclusive hospital is of the utmost importance to our management team.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world‑class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic‑caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two‑way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need