Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Part Time) - H Street, Washington, D.C.
On-siteWashington, United States
Job Summary
Triage incoming patients and guide them toward care while assisting with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics including bloodwork, imaging, catheter placement, and oxygen support. Collaborate with credentialed technicians and veterinarians to set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases, manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration. Join patient rounds to ensure continuity of care and learn CPR and RECOVER Certified Rescuer protocols. This part-time role involves rotating or as-needed shifts covering nights, weekends, and holidays. Training is provided for advanced responsibilities such as ultrasound and catheterization.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own
- Ability to support up to 40 kg with assistance
- Must be willing 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 based on hospital needs
- Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types
Desired Qualifications
- Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
- 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role
- Emergency or specialty experience
- Basic computer skills and an understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping
- Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team
- Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
- Learn how to perform CPR
- Become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer
- Grow into more advanced responsibilities, such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways
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