Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant

UrgentVet; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary service dedicated to bridging the gap in urgent care for pets. As a Senior Veterinary Assistant, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to animals while working in a state-of-the-art clinic. Your responsibilities will include animal handling, clinical tasks, and ensuring a positive experience for both pets and their owners. This role offers a dynamic environment where your skills will directly impact the well-being of the community's furry friends. If you're passionate about animal care and looking for a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

401k Match

Generous 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 required.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced urgent care clinic.
• Provide efficient care for canine and feline patients.

Skills

Animal handling

Clinical skills

Patient restraint

Sample collection

Laboratory analysis

Drug calculations

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 and is equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in-house lab equipment.

Department:

UrgentVet Hospitals

Location:

UrgentVet - Carytown

Position:

Full-time Senior Veterinary Assistant

Join our team to make an impact in your community, handle a variety of tasks, and help animals in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art urgent care clinic. Click here to take a virtual tour of our clinic!

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 excellent 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, including patient restraint, sample collection, and monitoring
• Clinical skills such as phlebotomy, catheter placement, laboratory analysis, and drug calculations
• Facility maintenance and client education

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k Match
• Generous 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 Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industry: Veterinary Services