Urgent Care Vet Assistant — Evening/Night Shifts + Benefits

Veterinary Practice Partners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, retirement &1

Employee pet discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Riverbend Veterinary PetCare Hospital in Mountain Island near Charlotte is seeking an Urgent Care Vet Assistant to join a team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff dedicated to high-quality animal care.

The role requires experience with animals in a veterinary setting, ability to work with disinfection and medical equipment, and a compassionate approach to animal handling. Schedule includes evenings and weekend shifts with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate with pet owners about care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits.
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.

Skills

Animal handling

Vet clinic disinfection

Medication administration

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Riverbend Veterinary PetCare Hospital in Mountain Island near Charlotte is seeking an Urgent Care Vet Assistant to join a team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff dedicated to high-quality animal care.

The role requires experience with animals in a veterinary setting, ability to work with disinfection and medical equipment, and a compassionate approach to animal handling. Schedule includes evenings and weekend shifts with competitive benefits.