Emergency Veterinary Assistant, Part-Time

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant, Part-Time role is onsite in Falls Church, VA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Veterinary Emergency Group’s mission of helping people and their pets when they need it most. The assistant supports emergency veterinary care by helping with triage, treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, and patient monitoring alongside veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians. The role also offers guided learning and training toward additional clinical responsibilities.

What you'll do

• Welcome and help triage incoming patients
• assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics including bloodwork and imaging
• support anesthesia and sedation cases
• set up and manage IV fluids, transfusions, and medication administration
• assist with outpatient and inpatient care
• participate in patient rounds
• learn CPR and RECOVER Certified Rescuer skills through provided training
• develop advanced skills through guided training pathways as permitted by state law.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary assistant

veterinary emergency medicine

animal care

triage

veterinary diagnostics

anesthesia support

part-time

falls church va

veterinary emergency group

recover training

rotating nights

weekends

holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) match
• clinical and leadership learning programs
• continuing education and travel stipend
• flexible schedules
• referral program
• scrubs and employee merchandise
• food in the fridge.

Why this role

Part-time role; high school diploma or equivalent required; 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role; availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis.

About the employer

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.