Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing exceptional urgent care for pets. As an Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. This position involves handling and caring for animals, operating medical equipment, and ensuring a clean facility. You'll be part of a supportive team that values professionalism and effective communication. With opportunities for training and growth, this role is perfect for those passionate about animal care and looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401k Match

Paid time off (PTO)

Six weeks of paid Parental Leave

Work/Life Balance day off

Disability options and supplemental insurance

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Training and professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance and reimbursement for Veterinary Technician students

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
• Assist in handling canine and feline patients, including restraint and sample collection.
• Operate and maintain medical equipment and facility cleanliness.

Skills

Animal handling

Patient restraint

Sample collection

Phlebotomy

Catheter placement

Laboratory analysis

Facility maintenance

Client education

Job description

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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 provide care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Each clinic is designed to deliver efficient care and is equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and IDEXX in-house lab equipment.

Department:

UrgentVet Hospitals

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

UrgentVet - Belmont

Reporting To:

Practice Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
• Assist in handling canine and feline patients, including restraint and sample collection.
• Operate and maintain medical equipment and facility cleanliness.
• Support team members and communicate effectively with clients.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, and positive communication skills.
• Energetic, with a strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Animal handling, patient restraint, and sample collection.
• Clinical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, and laboratory analysis.
• Facility maintenance and client education.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Six weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Work/Life Balance day off
• Disability options and supplemental insurance
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Training and professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement for Veterinary Technician students and credentialed technicians