Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a Full-time Senior Veterinary Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of animals by providing exceptional patient care in a state-of-the-art urgent care setting. You'll be at the forefront of animal health, utilizing your skills in animal handling and clinical procedures. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about animal welfare and looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

401k Match

Generous PTO

6 weeks of paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a veterinary hospital setting is essential.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care and team leadership.
• Assist in clinical tasks such as monitoring and sample collection.

Skills

Animal handling experience

Clinical skills (phlebotomy, catheter placement)

Sample collection and monitoring

Client education

Facility maintenance

Education

Experience working with animals in a hospital setting

Job 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.

Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in your community, tackle a variety of tasks, and help animals alongside a great team? Our clinic is 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 setting.

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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
• Full-time employees may be required to travel for on-site training and onboarding
• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting
• Ability to lift 40 lbs

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Animal handling experience, including patient restraint, sample collection, and monitoring
• Clinical skills such as phlebotomy, catheter placement, laboratory analysis, and drug calculation
• Additional duties including facility maintenance and client education
• Benefits include 401k Match, generous PTO, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, and more
• Opportunities for professional growth, tuition assistance, and reimbursement

Relationships are at the heart of everything we do. At AVG, this phrase is our North Star for empowering our 200+ hospitals across America, including General Practices and UrgentVet. Our relationship-based approach guides our victories, celebrates our successes, and shapes our interactions with compassion and intention.

We believe our culture and values set us apart. Here, our people thrive, grow, and lead passionately. They are more than colleagues—they are mentors, cheerleaders, and friends.

The best part? There’s room for you at AVG, too.

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