Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Pikesville, MD

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Pikesville, MD

2h • Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support emergency veterinary care at its Pikesville, Maryland hospital. The assistant helps triage incoming patients, supports pet parents, and works alongside veterinary technicians and veterinarians across outpatient and inpatient care. The role offers guided training and opportunities to develop clinical skills, including CPR, anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization, as permitted by state law.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a veterinary assistant role.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records.
• Strong communication skills when working with pet parents and team members.
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, kneel, and work on the floor.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg independently and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
• Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis, depending on hospital demands.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse backgrounds and personality types.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
• Emergency or specialty veterinary experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and support incoming patients, assist with triage, and help guide them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, including bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, and oxygen support.
• Work with credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians to prepare and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases.
• Set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration.
• Assist with patient care in outpatient and inpatient settings, from exam rooms to treatment areas.
• Participate in patient rounds and help maintain continuity of care.
• Learn CPR and work toward RECOVER Certified Rescuer certification through provided training.
• Develop advanced responsibilities, such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization, through guided training pathways.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and a 401(k) match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day, along with wellness benefits, QPR training, and access to free therapy or counseling.
• Potential equity eligibility after one year of full-time active employment, depending on the role.
• Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency-room continuing education, and a travel stipend for continuing education.
• Clinical student loan repayment.
• Paid parental leave of up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary, with fertility and family-building care.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee referral program.
• Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the refrigerator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED