Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant

UrgentVet; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave

Scrub allowance

Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students

Job summary

UrgentVet in Bradenton, Florida is looking for a Full-time Senior Veterinary Assistant to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate is professional, reliable, and has experience in animal handling and clinical skills such as phlebotomy and monitoring. Responsibilities include providing patient care, team leadership, and maintaining high standards in client service in a state-of-the-art urgent care clinic. The position requires flexibility in working hours along with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates professionalism and dependability in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care and team leadership.
• Assist in animal handling and monitoring.
• Maintain facility and educate clients.

Skills

Animal handling experience

Clinical skills including phlebotomy

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Customer service experience

Job description

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 offer care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Each of our paperless clinics is specially designed to deliver efficient care and equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in-house lab equipment.

Department

UrgentVet Hospitals

Location

UrgentVet - Lakewood Ranch

Position Overview

Our clinic is seeking a Full-time Senior Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care, team leadership, and client service in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art urgent care clinic.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands‑on environment
• Energetic people‑and‑pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
• Willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Full‑time employees may be required to travel for on‑site training and onboarding
• Prior customer service experience
• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs
• This position requires regular on‑site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in‑person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time‑sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well‑being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Animal handling experience including patient restraint, sample collection, and monitoring
• Clinical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, laboratory analysis, and drug calculation
• Additional duties including facility maintenance and client education

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands‑on and E‑training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians