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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