Emergency Veterinary Assistant (seasonal) - Alexandria, Va

Veterinary Emergency Group

Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Competitive compensation; travel stipend: $1,000py...
On-site
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to lift up to 25 kg alone
Availability for nights weekends holidays
VEG is dedicated to transforming the emergency veterinary experience by providing open-concept hospitals that handle cases ranging from standard emergencies to exotics

Job Summary

  • VEG is dedicated to transforming the emergency veterinary experience by providing open-concept hospitals that handle cases ranging from standard emergencies to exotics.
  • The role involves supporting the team from day one through triage, treatments, diagnostics, and anesthesia monitoring while growing into advanced clinical responsibilities.
  • Employees receive competitive compensation, unlimited ER CE, travel stipends, and access to immersive clinical and leadership training programs.

Matching Summary

VEG is dedicated to transforming the emergency veterinary experience by providing open-concept hospitals that handle cases ranging from standard emergencies to exotics.

Salary

Competitive compensation; Travel stipend: $1,000/year for credentialed part-time staff; Travel stipend: $400/year for uncredentialed part-time staff

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to lift up to 25 kg alone
  • Availability for nights weekends holidays
  • Experience with practice management software
  • Fine motor skills for medical equipment

Nice-to-have

  • Enrolled in AVMA-accredited vet tech program
  • 1+ years emergency or specialty experience
  • Empathetic people-centric approach
  • Curious nature seeking continuous learning
  • Sense of humility and team ownership

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma required
  • Basic computer and EMR skills
  • Physical ability to stand/kneel and lift heavy loads
  • Willingness to work rotating shifts including holidays
  • AVMA accreditation enrollment preferred

Work Rights

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