Part-Time Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant (Weekends)

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in urgent veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide exceptional care for animals while working in a state-of-the-art clinic. You will be responsible for patient care, team leadership, and delivering excellent client service during weekends and Mondays. If you are passionate about animals and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact in your community while growing your professional skills. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

401(k) match

Discounted veterinary care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on training

Electronic training

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and animal hospital settings.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care and team leadership.
• Ensure excellent client service in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Animal handling

Restraint

Sample collection

Monitoring

Phlebotomy

Catheterization

Lab analysis

Medication calculations

Facility maintenance

Client education

Job description

Part-Time Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant (Weekends)

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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 provide care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Each clinic is paperless, designed for efficiency, and equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and IDEXX in-house lab equipment.

Position Details

• Department: UrgentVet Hospitals
• Employment Type: Part Time
• Location: UrgentVet - Coon Rapids
• Compensation: $22.00 - $25.00 / hour

Role Overview

Seeking a Part-time Senior Veterinary Assistant to provide outstanding patient care, team leadership, and excellent client service in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art urgent care clinic on weekends and Mondays. This role offers a chance to make an impact in your community while working with a dedicated team of animal health professionals.

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Ideal Candidate

• Professional, dependable, with positive communication skills
• Energetic, organized, and passionate about animals and people
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Experience in customer service and animal hospital settings
• Ability to lift 40 lbs

Skills & Knowledge

• Animal handling, restraint, sample collection, monitoring
• Clinical skills: phlebotomy, catheterization, lab analysis, medication calculations
• Facility maintenance and client education

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Discounted veterinary care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and electronic training
• Opportunities for professional growth

Requirements

Must meet the above qualifications; preferred experience in veterinary settings and customer service.