Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Full-time Senior Veterinary Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between general practice and emergency care, offering vital support to canine and feline patients. Your responsibilities will include providing exceptional patient care, leading the team, and ensuring a high standard of service in a state-of-the-art urgent care setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while working in a fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for animal care and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

401k Match

Paid time off (PTO)

Six weeks of paid Parental Leave

Work/Life Balance day off

Disability options

Supplemental insurance

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Tuition assistance and reimbursement options

Qualifications

• Experience in animal handling and clinical skills is essential.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care and team leadership.
• Assist in clinical tasks and maintain facility standards.

Skills

Animal handling

Clinical skills

Customer service

Facility maintenance

Education

Experience working with animals

Tools

Cloud-based EMR

IDEXX in-house lab equipment

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 of our paperless clinics is designed to deliver efficient care, equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in-house lab equipment.

Details

• Department: UrgentVet Hospitals
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: UrgentVet - Cary
• Reporting To: Practice Manager

Opportunity

Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a variety of tasks and helping animals among a great team? Our clinic seeks 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 setting.

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Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
• Energetic, with excellent work ethic, social, and organizational skills
• Willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Prior customer service experience
• Experience working with animals in a hospital setting
• Ability to lift 40 lbs

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

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

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k Match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Six weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Work/Life Balance day off
• Disability options
• Supplemental insurance
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement options

Requirements

Must meet minimum qualifications including animal handling experience, clinical skills, and physical ability to lift 40 lbs. Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.