Part-Time Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant

UrgentVet; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dynamic Full-time Senior Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community by providing exceptional care for pets in a fast-paced, modern clinic. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including patient restraint, laboratory analysis, and client education, all while working alongside a dedicated team. If you are passionate about animal care and thrive in a hands-on environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow professionally while helping pets in need.

Benefits

401k Match

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub Allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrate professionalism and dependability in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily tasks include patient restraint, phlebotomy, and sample collection.
• Provide outstanding patient care and client service in a state-of-the-art clinic.

Skills

Patient Restraint

Phlebotomy

Sample Collection

Catheter Placement

Laboratory Analysis

Drug Calculation

Client Education

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Communication Skills

Tools

Cloud-based EMR

Digital X-ray

IDEXX In-house Lab Equipment

Job description

Department: UrgentVet Hospitals

Location: UrgentVet - Kingwood

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.

Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to helps animals among a great team of people? Our clinic is seeking a Full-timeto help provide outstanding patient care, team leadership, and client service in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art urgent care clinic.

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Key Responsibilities

Daily tasks of an UrgentVet Senior Veterinary Assistant include but are not limited to patient restraint, phlebotomy, sample collection, catheter placement, laboratory analysis, drug calculation, facility maintenance, and client education.


Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment. An UrgentVet team member is an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Full-time employees may be required to travel for on-site training and onboarding.

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior customer service experience
• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs
  
  

Benefits

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