Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Veterinary Assistant to join their urgent care clinic. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while providing exceptional care for animals. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating professionalism and strong communication skills. With a focus on teamwork and patient welfare, you will handle a variety of tasks, from animal handling to client education, all within a state-of-the-art facility. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers numerous professional growth opportunities.

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 for Veterinary Technician students

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care and team leadership.
• Assist in various clinical tasks and client education.

Skills

Animal handling

Phlebotomy

Catheter placement

Lab analysis

Drug calculation

Client education

Facility maintenance

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 handle 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.

Department:

UrgentVet Hospitals

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

UrgentVet - St. Pete

Reporting To:

Practice Manager

Description

Are you looking to make an impact in your community while handling a variety of tasks and helping animals alongside a great team? We are seeking a Full-time Senior Veterinary Assistant to provide outstanding patient care, team leadership, and excellent client service in our 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 a strong work ethic, and excellent social and organizational skills
• Willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Full-time employees may need to travel for on-site training and onboarding
• Prior customer service experience
• Experience working with animals in a hospital setting
• Ability to lift 40 lbs

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Animal handling including restraint, sample collection, and monitoring
• Clinical skills such as phlebotomy, catheter placement, lab analysis, and drug calculation
• Additional duties like 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 for Veterinary Technician students
• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians

Required & Preferred

Details on minimum requirements and preferred qualifications are included in the full description.

Job Industries

• Other

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Veterinary Services