Urgent Care Experienced Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative urgent care clinic is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This exciting role involves providing exceptional patient care and leadership in a state-of-the-art facility. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating professionalism and a passion for animal welfare. With flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, this position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners. Join a team that values growth, training, and the well-being of both its staff and patients.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

401k Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental Leave

Disability options

Supplemental insurance

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Training

Professional growth

Qualifications

• Prior customer service and animal hospital experience required.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and work flexible hours including evenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care and team leadership.
• Deliver client service in a fast-paced urgent care clinic.

Skills

Animal handling

Patient restraint

Sample collection

Monitoring

Phlebotomy

Catheter placement

Lab analysis

Drug calculation

Facility maintenance

Client education

Job description

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Job Description

UrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care, offering after-hours care for canine and feline patients without the additional expense of emergency clinic fees. Our hospitals handle common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Each clinic is paperless, equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and IDEXX in-house lab equipment.

Details

• Department: UrgentVet Hospitals
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: UrgentVet - Sarasota

Candidate Profile

Seeking a full-time Senior Veterinary Assistant to provide outstanding patient care, team leadership, and client service in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art urgent care clinic. Ideal candidates are energetic, dependable, professional, and able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior customer service and animal hospital experience are required, along with the ability to lift 40 lbs.

Skills & Knowledge

• Animal handling, patient restraint, sample collection, monitoring
• Clinical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, lab analysis, drug calculation
• Facility maintenance and client education

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave
• Disability options, supplemental insurance
• Discounted Veterinary Care, Scrub allowance
• Training, professional growth, tuition assistance/reimbursement

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care