Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Relief

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Relief role is onsite in Falls Church, VA. Compensation is $20–$49 per hour. Veterinary Emergency Group operates emergency hospitals and describes its mission as 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 rounds alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians. The role also offers guided training toward additional clinical responsibilities.

What you'll do

• Welcome and support incoming patients during triage
• assist with treatments, nursing care, bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, and oxygen support
• work with credentialed technicians and veterinarians on 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 certification through provided training
• pursue advanced responsibilities through guided training pathways.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary assistant

relief

falls church va

veg

veterinary emergency

triage

nursing care

diagnostics

anesthesia support

per diem

$20–$49/hour

flexible schedules

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) match
• flexible work schedules
• employee referral program
• scrubs and workplace food
• training and mentorship.

Why this role

Per diem role; training is provided for CPR and RECOVER certification, with guided pathways to advanced responsibilities.

About the employer

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