4h ago
Emergency Veterinary Assistant
Elkridge, Maryland, United States
✨ $30k-$45k / yearest.
full-timejuniorVeterinary Emergency Medicine
💼 About This Role
You'll be at the heart of the ER, triaging patients and supporting the team from day one. You'll assist with treatments, diagnostics, and anesthesia, gaining hands-on experience. This role offers guided training pathways toward advanced skills in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Triage incoming patients and guide them toward care
- Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics
- Set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases
- Administer IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medications
📋 Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg unaided and support up to 40 kg
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
✨ Nice to Have
- Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
- Emergency or specialty experience
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 🏥 Comprehensive health benefits start day one
- 📚 $2,500/year CE travel stipend for full-time credentialed staff
- 💼 Equity eligibility after one year of full-time employment
- 👶 10 weeks paid parental leave at 100% salary
- 🔄 Flexible work schedules
🚩 Heads Up
- Role title mentions 'Assistant' but responsibilities include anesthesia and IV setup typical of a technician role
- Requires lifting up to 25 kg independently which may be physically demanding
- Noise and odor exposure noted as environmental factors
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