Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant

UrgentVet, Inc; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Full-time Senior Veterinary Assistant to deliver exceptional patient care and client service in a state-of-the-art urgent care setting. This role involves hands-on animal handling, clinical skills, and teamwork to ensure the best outcomes for patients. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating professionalism and a strong work ethic. With a commitment to work-life balance and professional growth opportunities, this position offers a rewarding career in veterinary services.

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 a veterinary hospital setting is essential.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task are crucial.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Animal handling

Patient restraint

Sample collection

Monitoring

Clinical skills

Phlebotomy

Catheter placement

Lab analysis

Drug calculation

Facility maintenance

Client education

Job description

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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 paperless, designed for efficiency, and equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and IDEXX in-house lab equipment.

We are seeking a Full-time Senior Veterinary Assistant to help deliver outstanding patient care, team leadership, and excellent 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 a strong work ethic 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, 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)
• 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

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Veterinary Services