Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant

UrgentVet; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k Match

Generous paid time off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

UrgentVet in Pottstown is seeking skilled individuals to provide after-hours care for pets. Ideal candidates will have experience in animal handling and clinical skills, as well as a customer service background.

This full-time role requires on-site presence and offers flexible hours, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health care options, paid time off, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and positive communication skills.
• Willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours care for canine and feline patients.
• Assist with patient restraint, sample collection, and monitoring.
• Perform clinical skills such as phlebotomy and drug calculation.

Skills

Animal handling experience

Clinical skills

Customer service experience

Job description

Job Overview

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 paperless clinic is designed to deliver efficient care and is equipped with cloud‑based EMR, digital X‑ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in‑house lab equipment.

Department & Location

Department: UrgentVet Hospitals
Location: UrgentVet – Pottstown

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 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