Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

CE allowance and VetBloom CE access

401(k) retirement savings

Uniform allowance

Paid time off

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health’s Pet+ER in Hunt Valley, MD is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our 24/7 emergency team. You’ll support veterinarians and technicians, apply low-stress handling, collect histories, and help with triage and routine care in a fast-paced teaching hospital.

We value collaboration, ongoing education, and growth, with mentorship, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to advance within Ethos’ network of emergency hospitals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year veterinary experience.
• Strong patient handling and animal restraint skills.
• Excellent communication and client service abilities.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work collaboratively under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality patient care.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering exceptional patient care.
• Safely restrain and handle patients using low-stress handling techniques.
• Obtain patient histories from pet owners and communicate relevant information to the medical team.
• Accurately obtain and record patient weights and vital signs.
• Assist with triage by recognizing urgent patient needs and following hospital protocols for critical patients.
• Prepare injections using aseptic technique for administration by veterinarians or veterinary technicians.
• Collect, package, label, and properly store laboratory samples.
• Assist with routine examinations, treatments, and hospitalized patient care.
• Monitor patient comfort and behavior, communicating changes to the clinical team.
• Maintain treatment areas, exam rooms, and hospital cleanliness.
• Assist with inventory management and communicate supply needs.
• Cross-train to provide support for the Client Care team as needed.
• Maintain effective communication across departments to support outstanding patient and client care.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Skills

Strong patient handling

Excellent communication

Ability to multitask

Team collaboration

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of one year veterinary experience

Job description

Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

$16–20/hour

Full-time opportunity in Hunt Valley, Maryland

Schedule: Full-time schedule; hours will be discussed during the interview process.

Join a collaborative emergency and critical care team where every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Pet+ER, you'll work alongside experienced emergency clinicians, credentialed technicians, and specialists while building your skills in a fast-paced teaching hospital dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Why Join Pet+ER

At Pet+ER, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, we believe in a team-oriented approach to emergency medicine where every team member plays an important role in delivering exceptional patient care. Our experienced technician's mentor and support newer team members, creating a collaborative learning environment where curiosity, professional growth, and critical thinking are encouraged.

As a state-of-the-art, 24-hour emergency and critical care hospital, you'll gain exposure to diverse emergency cases while working alongside experienced clinicians and specialists. Our leadership team is committed to helping employees grow through mentorship, ongoing education, and clearly defined career development opportunities.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering exceptional patient care.

• Safely restrain and handle patients using low-stress handling techniques.

• Obtain patient histories from pet owners and communicate relevant information to the medical team.

• Accurately obtain and record patient weights and vital signs.

• Assist with triage by recognizing urgent patient needs and following hospital protocols for critical patients.

• Prepare injections using aseptic technique for administration by veterinarians or veterinary technicians.

• Collect, package, label, and properly store laboratory samples.

• Assist with routine examinations, treatments, and hospitalized patient care.

• Monitor patient comfort and behavior, communicating changes to the clinical team.

• Maintain treatment areas, exam rooms, and hospital cleanliness.

• Assist with inventory management and communicate supply needs.

• Cross-train to provide support for the Client Care team as needed.

• Maintain effective communication across departments to support outstanding patient and client care.

• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.

• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum of one year of veterinary experience.

• Strong patient handling and animal restraint skills.

• Excellent communication and client service abilities.

• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast‑paced emergency environment.

• Positive attitude with the ability to work collaboratively under pressure.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality patient care.

• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation of $16–20/hour based on experience and skill set.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• CE allowance and professional development support, including free VetBloom (RACE‑approved CE) access.

• Partnership with the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Program.

• Career path and professional development opportunities.

• Paid time off.

• Retirement savings options, including 401(k).

• Uniform allowance.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Employee pet discounts.

Location Highlight

Located just north of Baltimore, Hunt Valley, Maryland offers a convenient blend of suburban living, outdoor recreation, and easy access to major metropolitan areas. It's an ideal place to build your emergency veterinary career while enjoying a welcoming community and abundant local amenities.

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.