Part-Time Urgent Vet Assistant — Hands-On Care & Growth

American Veterinary Group; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part 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 Chapel Hill is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to support urgent care operations for canine and feline patients. The role includes patient care, client service, and on-site teamwork in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art clinic.

The ideal candidate will have animal-handling experience, veterinary skills, and the ability to lift 40 lbs. Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays are required. On-site presence is essential to patient care and staff safety.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience.
• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Regular on-site presence is required to support patient care and collaborate with clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care in a fast-paced urgent care clinic.
• Assist in team leadership and client service.
• Support on-site operations and collaborate with the clinical team.

Skills

Animal handling

Patient restraint

Sample collection

Monitoring

Phlebotomy

Catheter placement

Laboratory analysis

Drug calculation

Client education

Team leadership

Tools

IDEXX in-house lab equipment

Job description

UrgentVet Hospitals in Chapel Hill is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to support urgent care operations for canine and feline patients. The role includes patient care, client service, and on-site teamwork in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art clinic.

The ideal candidate will have animal-handling experience, veterinary skills, and the ability to lift 40 lbs. Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays are required. On-site presence is essential to patient care and staff safety.