Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Triage Assistant - Veterinary Referral Associates

Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Triage Assistant - Veterinary Referral Associates Ready to make the leap from general practice into emergency and specialty medicine? Join our team as an Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Triage Assistant! No prior emergency experience required, just a strong GP foundation and the drive to grow into fast-paced, high-acuity care. PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Referral Associates is currently seeking Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Triage Assistant to join their team! At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter. Because life is better with pets. We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve. With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide , we offer: Local autonomy with national support Career mobility and development opportunities A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first You care for pets. We care for you. Position Overview Join our team as an Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Triage Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service. Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, MD is one of the oldest and best-known specialty veterinary and 24/7 emergency hospitals in the country, with around-the-clock emergency care available every day of the year, no appointment required. The AAHA-accredited team includes board-certified specialists in Anesthesiology, Critical Care, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Physical Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. We actively promote cross training in all departments. Ideal Candidate’s Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong technical skills: IVC placement, phlebotomy, radiology, and vital signs assessment 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 to be considered for this position. 2+ years’ experience as a veterinary assistant is preferred. Must have strong basic technician skills (IVC placement and maintenance, phlebotomy, radiology, process in-house lab work, clear and concise communication with clients and doctors/staff). Job Type : Full-time Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 6:00pm-7:00am (overnight shift) 24 hours of on-call each month is required Additional Information: The list of essential functions and additional functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this position. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a required assignment for the position. What We Offer We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster) 401(k) with discretionary contribution Team Member Pet Discounts Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP CE stipends and career development resources Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship Local hospital culture backed by national resources Pay Range

$18 — $25 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals , including 1700+ veterinarians , we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive. Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy , empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact. You care for pets. We care for you. 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 PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. Race If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. * denotes required field Why Consider Our Gaithersburg Hospital? At Veterinary Referral Associates, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy. Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care. We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you. We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Veterinary Referral Associates, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vravet