Part-Time Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant

UrgentVet; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

UrgentVet Hospitals in Chesapeake is seeking a dedicated team member to support after-hours care for canine and feline patients. The role emphasizes on-site presence and hands-on animal care, including handling, restraint, and basic labs.

Ideal candidates bring prior animal hospital experience, willingness to work flexible hours, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. The clinic offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and hands-on training.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in a hospital setting.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• On-site attendance is essential to support patient care and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians in patient care and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of clinical areas and equipment.
• Provide client education and support to pet owners.

Skills

Animal handling

Phlebotomy

Laboratory analysis

Drug calculation

Client education

Patient restraint

Tools

IDEXX equipment

Job description

UrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care, offering after-hours care for canine and feline patients without the additional expense of emergency clinic fees. Our hospitals offer care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Each of our paperless clinics is specially designed to deliver efficient care and equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in-house lab equipment.

Department:

UrgentVet Hospitals

Location:

UrgentVet - Chesapeake

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
• Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
• Willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Full-time employees may be required to travel for on-site training and onboarding
• Prior customer service experience
• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs
• This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Animal handling experience including patient restraint, sample collection, and monitoring
• Clinical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, laboratory analysis, and drug calculation
• Additional duties including facility maintenance and client education

Benefits

• 401k Match
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities