Senior Veterinary Assistant: Urgent Care Lead

American Veterinary Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k Match

Generous PTO

Parental Leave

Work/Life Balance day off

Disability options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UrgentVet - Kingwood is seeking a Senior Veterinary Assistant to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced urgent care clinic. This full-time role supports clinicians, assists with exams, prepares treatment rooms, and ensures efficient, compassionate service for dogs and cats.

Ideal candidates have animal handling experience in a hospital setting, skills in phlebotomy, catheter placement, and basic laboratory work, and are willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience handling animals in a hospital setting.
• Phlebotomy, catheter placement, laboratory analysis, and drug calculation experience.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and work on-site regularly.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support clinical teams in a fast-paced urgent care clinic.
• Assist with exams, patient preparation, and client service; maintain cleanliness and equipment.

Skills

Animal handling

Phlebotomy

Lab analysis

Job description

UrgentVet - Kingwood is seeking a Senior Veterinary Assistant to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced urgent care clinic. This full-time role supports clinicians, assists with exams, prepares treatment rooms, and ensures efficient, compassionate service for dogs and cats.

Ideal candidates have animal handling experience in a hospital setting, skills in phlebotomy, catheter placement, and basic laboratory work, and are willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.