Senior Veterinary Assistant & Urgent Care Lead

American Veterinary Group; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k Match

Paid PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Work/Life Balance Day

Disability options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance for Veterinary Tech

Job summary

UrgentVet is seeking a Full-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant to support patient care, lead a team, and deliver excellent client service in a fast-paced urgent care clinic in Winston-Salem, NC. The role requires on-site presence, adaptability to evenings, weekends, and holidays, and experience with animals in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will bring animal handling skills, clinical abilities such as phlebotomy and catheter placement, and strong communication with clients.

Qualifications

• Animal handling and restraint skills for veterinary patients.
• Clinical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, and basic on-site lab work.
• Ability to perform drug calculations accurately and follow safety protocols.
• Strong client communication and ability to educate pet owners.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
• Support clinical teams and assist in onboarding new staff.
• Assist with client communication, scheduling, and education.
• Assist with on-site facility maintenance and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Animal handling

Phlebotomy

Catheter placement

Laboratory analysis

Drug calculation

Client communication

Job description

UrgentVet is seeking a Full-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant to support patient care, lead a team, and deliver excellent client service in a fast-paced urgent care clinic in Winston-Salem, NC. The role requires on-site presence, adaptability to evenings, weekends, and holidays, and experience with animals in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will bring animal handling skills, clinical abilities such as phlebotomy and catheter placement, and strong communication with clients.