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Overnight Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Assistant

Apex Vets
SILVER SPRING, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026

Most hospitals say they care about culture. We designed ours.

Apex Vets is an independently owned emergency & specialty hospital built on what we call the Apex Climb—a team-first approach where no one climbs alone. We operate like a rope team: we support each other, communicate clearly, and move forward together, especially when things get hard.

We believe great medicine comes from people who feel supported, challenged, and proud of the work they do.

Qualifications:

What Makes This Role Different

You’re not here to “just help.”
You’re here to become great at emergency medicine—and to climb with a team that expects the same.

We train, coach, and develop our assistants with intention. Growth here isn’t accidental—it’s expected. You’ll be supported, but you’ll also be challenged to step up, learn fast, and contribute to the team’s success.


What You’ll Do

You’ll be part of the engine that keeps the ER moving:

  • Assist with patient restraint, triage flow, and treatments
  • Support technicians and doctors during procedures
  • Monitor, clean, walk, and care for hospitalized patients
  • Help with radiographs, lab work, and equipment prep
  • Keep treatment areas clean, stocked, and ready
  • Communicate clearly with team members and clients
  • Anticipate needs and stay one step ahead during busy shifts

This is hands-on, fast-paced, real emergency work.


Who Thrives Here (The Apex Climb Mentality)

People who:

  • Climb as part of a team, not as a soloist
  • Stay calm and steady when the “weather shifts” (because it will)
  • Take initiative and communicate early instead of waiting
  • Lean into growth—even when it’s uncomfortable
  • Support teammates and expect the same in return
  • Handle feedback directly and use it to improve

If you want to grow into a technician role or advance your clinical skills, this is your runway.
If you prefer staying comfortable and doing the minimum, this won’t be the right fit.


What You’ll Gain

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, dental, vision, and 401k with match
  • PTO and personal time
  • Structured training and skill progression
  • Clear pathways to higher nursing levels
  • Hands-on experience in emergency and specialty medicine
  • A leadership team that teaches, supports, and climbs alongside you

We invest in assistants because they become the backbone of the hospital.


The Reality of the Role

This job is physically and mentally demanding:

  • You’ll be on your feet
  • You’ll lift and handle patients
  • You’ll see high-stress and emotional situations

But you’ll also be part of a team that protects each other, communicates clearly, and keeps moving forward together—even on the hard days.


Ready to Join the Team?

If you’re looking for a place where you can learn fast, be part of a real team, and climb toward something meaningful—this is it.

We’d love to show you how we climb.

Salary : $27 - $35

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