Senior Veterinary Assistant: Urgent Care Lead

UrgentVet - Appleton; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k Match

Generous PTO

Parental Leave

Job summary

UrgentVet - Appleton is seeking a Senior Veterinary Assistant to support high-quality urgent care for canine and feline patients. The role emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and efficient clinic operations in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on animal handling experience, clinical skills, and the ability to multitask while providing excellent client service. Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays are required to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Experience handling animals and patient restraint.
• Clinical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, and basic laboratory work.
• Ability to perform drug calculations and support hospital pharmacy workflows.
• Willingness to perform facility maintenance and assist in client education.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
• Lead and support team members to ensure efficient clinic operations.
• Deliver compassionate client service and education to pet owners.
• Assist with procedures, imaging, and routine on-site training as needed.

Skills

Animal handling

Phlebotomy

Catheter placement

Laboratory analysis

Drug calculation

Job description

UrgentVet - Appleton is seeking a Senior Veterinary Assistant to support high-quality urgent care for canine and feline patients. The role emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and efficient clinic operations in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on animal handling experience, clinical skills, and the ability to multitask while providing excellent client service. Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays are required to meet patient needs.