4h ago
Emergency Veterinary Assistant
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
✨ $35k-$45k / yearest.
full-timejuniorVeterinary emergency medicine
💼 About This Role
You'll be the first warm welcome and steady support in a fast-paced ER, triaging patients and assisting with treatments. You'll work alongside credentialed technicians and vets on anesthesia, diagnostics, and CPR. This role offers unparalleled growth through guided training pathways and a supportive team culture.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Triage incoming patients and guide them toward care
- Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics
- Work with technicians and vets on anesthesia and sedation cases
- Set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medications
📋 Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role
- Basic computer skills and practice management software proficiency
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and lift up to 25 kg
✨ Nice to Have
- Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
- Emergency or specialty experience
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 🏖️ Flexible work schedules
- 💰 Competitive compensation including base and 401K match
- 🏥 Comprehensive health benefits starting day one
- 🎓 $1,000-$2,500/year travel stipend for continuing education
- 👶 Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks at 100% salary
🚩 Heads Up
- Willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on rotating basis
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