Part-Time Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Farmington (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary group as a Part-Time Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant. This role offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between general practice and emergency care, ensuring high-quality service for canine and feline patients. You will assist in patient care, support team leadership, and ensure effective communication with clients. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about animal care and looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

401k Match

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and e-training

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and working with animals in a hospital setting.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced urgent care environment.
• Support team leadership and collaborate with veterinary staff.

Skills

Animal handling

Patient restraint

Sample collection

Monitoring

Phlebotomy

Catheter placement

Laboratory analysis

Drug calculations

Job description

Part-Time Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant

Join us at American Veterinary Group (AVG) as a Part-Time Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant.

About the Role

UrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care, providing after-hours care for canine and feline patients without the additional expense of emergency clinic fees. Our clinics handle common urgent cases such as wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. They are equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and IDEXX in-house lab equipment for efficient, paperless care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced urgent care environment.
• Support team leadership and collaborate with veterinary staff.
• Ensure client communication and education are handled professionally.

Ideal Candidate

• Professional, dependable, with excellent communication skills.
• Energetic, with a strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in customer service and working with animals in a hospital setting.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Skills & Qualifications

• Animal handling, patient restraint, sample collection, and monitoring.
• Clinical skills such as phlebotomy, catheter placement, laboratory analysis, and drug calculations.
• Facility maintenance and client education experience.

Benefits

• 401k Match
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and e-training
• Opportunities for professional growth

Employment Details

Department: UrgentVet Hospitals
Employment Type: Part-Time
Location: UrgentVet - Farmington
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level