Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant

UrgentVet

Odessa (FL)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave

Short-term and long-term disability options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Tuition assistance for Veterinary Technician Students

Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians

Job summary

A veterinary care provider is looking for a Senior Veterinary Assistant for their Odessa, FL location. This full-time role involves leading the team, delivering superior patient care, and ensuring high standards of client service in a state-of-the-art clinic. Ideal candidates should have experience with animals, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work flexible hours. Benefits include a healthcare plan, 401k match, generous PTO, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Dependability and professionalism in communication.
Prior customer service experience is mandatory.
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

Provide outstanding patient care in a fast-paced clinic.
Lead teams and ensure excellent client service.
Attend regular on-site for crucial tasks.

Skills

Animal handling experience

Clinical skills including phlebotomy

Patient restraint

Monitoring

Sample collection

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 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 - New Port Richey

Responsibilities

We are 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