Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary services is seeking a dedicated Senior Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact in your community by providing exceptional patient care in a state-of-the-art urgent care clinic. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a passion for animal welfare. With a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in veterinary medicine.

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 working with animals in a hospital setting.
• Prior customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care and team leadership.
• Assist in diverse tasks in a fast-paced urgent care clinic.

Skills

Animal handling

Patient restraint

Sample collection

Monitoring

Phlebotomy

Catheter placement

Laboratory analysis

Drug calculation

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

Position Details

• Department: UrgentVet Hospitals
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: UrgentVet - Coon Rapids
• Compensation: $22.00 - $25.00 / hour

Role Overview

Are you looking to make an impact in your community while tackling diverse tasks and helping animals among a great team? We are 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.

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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
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Animal handling, patient restraint, sample collection, monitoring
• Clinical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, laboratory 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
• E-training and professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement options

Requirements

Must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. Preferred qualifications include prior experience in veterinary hospital settings and customer service skills.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Veterinary Services