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Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

Emergency Veterinary Assistant Shift Lead - Leesburg, VA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) · Leesburg, Virginia, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $20-$49

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s roles stay open a median of 82 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
29% of Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
high
1152 stale, 2 reposted of 1,152 open
Hiring momentum
1618 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG).

About this role

As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant Shift Lead, you will provide compassionate care to patients and customers, performing nursing tasks and monitoring treatments. Your role includes triaging incoming patients, administering medications, and participating in patient rounds, all while working closely with licensed veterinary technicians. You will also have opportunities for additional training and growth in various roles within the organization.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) as an employer.

What you need

  • Passion for working with animals and people
  • Ability to perform basic to intermediate nursing care tasks
  • Understanding of common diseases and conditions
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Willingness to adapt and learn new techniques
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Nice to have

  • Experience with advanced veterinary techniques such as jugular catheter placement and ultrasonography
  • Interest in obtaining veterinary technician credentialing or leadership roles

What you get

  • Industry-leading compensation: $20-$49/hr
  • Generous employee pet discount
  • Referral rewards
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid parental leave - up to 12 weeks at 100% salary

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of required certifications or prior experience
  • Compensation range is broad, which may indicate variability based on experience or role
  • Focus on emergency medicine may imply a fast-paced and potentially stressful work environment

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