Senior Vet Assistant - Urgent Care Leader with Benefits

American Veterinary Group; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Match

PTO

Parental Leave

Work/Life Balance Day

Training & Development

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

American Veterinary Group’s UrgentVet Hospitals in Oro Valley seeks a Senior Veterinary Assistant. You will provide high-quality patient care, supervise on‑site staff, and deliver excellent client service in a fast-paced urgent care clinic with modern EMR, x-ray, and IDEXX lab equipment.

The role requires on-site presence, flexible hours (evenings/weekends/holidays), animal-handling skills, and a strong work ethic to support a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience handling animals in a clinical setting.
• Proficient in blood collection, labeling, and sample processing.
• Ability to assist with phlebotomy, catheter placement, and basic lab work.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
• Assist clinicians with exams, procedures, and sample collection.
• Lead and mentor team members as needed.
• Deliver exceptional client service and education.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and documentation.

Skills

Animal handling

Phlebotomy

Catheter placement

Laboratory analysis

Drug calculation

Facility maintenance

Client education

Job description

American Veterinary Group’s UrgentVet Hospitals in Oro Valley seeks a Senior Veterinary Assistant. You will provide high-quality patient care, supervise on‑site staff, and deliver excellent client service in a fast-paced urgent care clinic with modern EMR, x-ray, and IDEXX lab equipment.

The role requires on-site presence, flexible hours (evenings/weekends/holidays), animal-handling skills, and a strong work ethic to support a team-focused environment.