Senior Veterinary Assistant — Urgent Care Leader (Full-Time)

American Veterinary Group; Macedonia (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity/

One Work/Life Balance day off

Short-term and long-term disability

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance for prospective Vet

Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed

Job summary

American Veterinary Group's UrgentVet Hospitals seek a Full-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant at UrgentVet - Cary to deliver outstanding patient care, support clinical teams, and guide client service in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

The role requires animal handling skills, phlebotomy, lab analysis, and strong communication. Must be able to lift 40 lbs and work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience handling animals in a hospital setting.
• Ability to collect samples and perform basic clinical tasks.
• Comfort with phlebotomy, catheter placement, and lab tests.
• Ability to communicate with clients and educate them about care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
• Assist veterinarians and support team leadership and client service.
• Collaborate with clinical teams for timely care and efficient workflow.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and participate in on-site training.

Skills

Animal handling

Phlebotomy

Lab analysis

Drug calculation

Patient restraint

Catheter placement

Client education

Team leadership

Tools

IDEXX lab equipment

Cloud-based EMR

Job description

American Veterinary Group's UrgentVet Hospitals seek a Full-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant at UrgentVet - Cary to deliver outstanding patient care, support clinical teams, and guide client service in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

The role requires animal handling skills, phlebotomy, lab analysis, and strong communication. Must be able to lift 40 lbs and work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.