ER Veterinary Assistant — Weekend Urgent Care

Socket.dev; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 45,461,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k & matching

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital in Carbondale is seeking teammates for our Urgent Care unit. You will restrain pets, triage cases, assist with diagnostics and nursing care, and help with medication administration while communicating clearly with the team.

Weekend availability is required. We offer full-time and part-time roles, with a two-tier schedule that includes Mon-Fri 9 AM–5 PM and urgent care shifts Fri–Sun 12 PM–12 AM. Join us for growth and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional veterinary experience preferred, ideally in an ER or Urgent Care setting.
• High work ethic and positive attitude team member.
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work.
• Weekend availability is required.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely.
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner.
• Ability to set up and process laboratory samples and tests.
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs.
• Self-starter with desire to advance knowledge and skillset.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback professionally to maintain hospital efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets safely and manage triage for incoming cases.
• Assist with diagnostic treatments and nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients.
• Assist with administration of medications and communication within the team.
• Support hospital workflow and uphold core values.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Punctuality

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Job description

Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital in Carbondale is seeking teammates for our Urgent Care unit. You will restrain pets, triage cases, assist with diagnostics and nursing care, and help with medication administration while communicating clearly with the team.

Weekend availability is required. We offer full-time and part-time roles, with a two-tier schedule that includes Mon-Fri 9 AM–5 PM and urgent care shifts Fri–Sun 12 PM–12 AM. Join us for growth and compassionate care.