Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

CE Allowance + Free VetBloom access

VTNE and/or license reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Employee pet discount

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center in Winchester, VA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for ER/critical care. This full-time position offers a pay range of $20–$22 per hour and requires three 12-hour shifts. Experience with emergency cases is preferred.

The hospital provides a state-of-the-art facility with digital radiography and endoscopy. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, CE allowance, and license reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals, preferably in an emergency and specialty hospital.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Properly restrain animals.
• Obtain a thorough history from pet owner.
• Measure and record weight and vitals.
• Assist in anesthesia induction and pre-op prep.
• Prepare surgical packs and set up OR areas.
• Maintain interdepartmental communications regarding patient care.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Animal experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center is a 24/7 award‑winning veterinary hospital seeking experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians. Our center is a newly renovated, 13,000+ square foot facility with dedicated staff and state‑of‑the‑art equipment (such as digital radiography and endoscopy) to offer the highest level of emergency and critical care.

Veterinary Assistant (ER/CC) | $20-22/hr

Location: Winchester, VA

Position: Full‑Time | 3x12s

Pay: $20-22/hr

Pay & Benefits

• $20-22/hr

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
• Swing shift 12pm – 12am
• Weekends and holidays as needed
• Relief shifts available!

Veterinary Assistant Responsibilities

• Properly restrain animals
• Obtain a thorough history from pet owner
• Accurately measure and record each patient's weight and basic vitals (temp, pulse rate, and respiratory rate)
• Assist in anesthesia induction and patient prep for surgical procedures
• Clean and prep surgical packs and supplies
• Efficiently set up, turn over and break down OR and prep areas
• Understand triage and follow hospital policies regarding critical patients.
• Using aseptic procedures, draw up injections for doctors or technicians to administer
• Properly package and store samples as needed
• Assist with routine exam room procedures
• Monitor patients' behavior
• Maintain a positive attitude, work well and collaboratively as a team; be able to work well under pressure
• Ability to multitask and produce efficiently under a heavy workload
• Assist in maintaining inventory and alert supervisor of items that are running low
• Maintain adequate interdepartmental communications regarding patient care and client issues

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with animals, preferably in an emergency and specialty hospital
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced veterinary environment

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.