Emergency Veterinary Assistant, Part-Time

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant, Part-Time works onsite in Gaithersburg, MD. The stated compensation range is $18.50–$44 per hour. The role supports Veterinary Emergency Group’s emergency veterinary hospital, where the company says it helps people and pets when they need it most. The assistant supports emergency patient care alongside veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians. The role helps with triage, treatments, diagnostics, monitoring, and continuity of care while developing clinical skills through guided training.

What you'll do

• Welcome and triage incoming patients
• assist with treatments, nursing care, diagnostics, bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, and oxygen support
• help set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases
• manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration
• assist with outpatient and inpatient care
• participate in patient rounds
• learn CPR and RECOVER certification through provided training
• develop advanced skills through guided pathways.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary assistant

part-time

gaithersburg md

veterinary emergency group

emergency veterinary medicine

triage

diagnostics

anesthesia support

cpr training

$18.50–$44/hr

rotating schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Part-time role; availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis is required. Training for RECOVER Certified Rescuer is provided.

About the employer

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