Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Triage Assistant - Veterinary Referral Associates

Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Triage Assistant Location: Veterinary Referral Associates, Gaithersburg, MD. Job Type: Full-time. Position Overview Assists veterinarians and technicians in daily operations, including cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising, grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and performing clerical and administrative tasks. Provides quality care for all patients and delivers exceptional service. Schedule Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 6:00 pm‑7:00 am (overnight shift) 24 hours of on‑call each month is required Ideal Candidate's Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong technical skills: IVC placement, phlebotomy, radiology, and vital signs assessment. Proficient in safe patient restraint techniques. Proactive team player with excellent communication and client service skills. Friendly, outgoing, and people oriented. Demonstrates sound decision‑making and multitasking abilities in high‑stress situations. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Responsibilities Perform patient triage and prioritize care. Conduct vital sign assessments, IV placement, phlebotomy, and radiology. Administer medications, calculate dosages, and provide nursing care. Communicate with clients, educate them, and advocate for patients. Handle advanced procedures such as ventilator support, central line placement, chest tube maintenance, oxygen administration, CPR, blood transfusions, and ECG monitoring. Qualifications Minimum 2+ years’ experience as a veterinary technician. Strong basic technician skills including IVC placement and maintenance, phlebotomy, radiology, in‑house lab work, and clear communication with clients and staff. LVT, CVT, or RVT certification preferred. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster). 401(k) with discretionary contribution. Team member pet discounts. Emotional wellbeing support – Calm app access and 24/7 EAP. CE stipends and career development resources. Grant Circle – relief fund for personal hardship. Local hospital culture supported by national resources. Pay Range $18 - $25 USD per hour. Equal Opportunity Employment PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V Privacy Notice PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr PetVet Care Centers