Urgent Care Vet Assistant - Flexible Weekend Shifts

Alliance Animal Health; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Bonuses

Job summary

PriorityPet Urgent Care of Germantown is hiring veterinary assistants for a dynamic urgent-care team. You will greet clients, collect histories, restrain pets, and assist with in-house tests and radiographs while supporting the veterinary doctors and technicians throughout busy weekend shifts.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, clear client communication, and the opportunity to grow skills in anesthesia, imaging, and nursing support within a brand-new facility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as veterinary assistant in a professional animal-care setting.
• Reliable weekend availability and punctual shifts.
• Compassionate, calm teammate who can prioritize when multiple patients need attention.
• Confident with safe, low-stress pet handling and proper restraint.
• Strong client communication and ability to explain next steps clearly.
• Experience collecting samples, processing laboratory tests, or capturing radiographs; anesthesia monitoring is a plus.
• A curious self-starter who welcomes coaching and wants to expand veterinary skills.
• Seeks mentorship or leadership opportunities in the future.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients, gather complete medical histories, and listen for details guiding care.
• Safely restrain pets and support timely triage of incoming patients.
• Collect blood, urine, fecal, skin, and other samples, then assist with in-house analysis.
• Position patients and help capture quality digital radiographs; support ultrasound and other workflows.
• Provide attentive nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying stability.
• Prepare and administer medications under supervision of the veterinary team.
• Set up procedures, prepare surgical areas, and assist during surgery.
• Support anesthesia preparation and monitoring according to training and competencies.
• Keep doctors, technicians, assistants, and pet families informed during fast-moving weekend shifts.

Skills

Client communication

Calm under pressure

Pet restraint

Safety protocols

Laboratory collection

Job description

PriorityPet Urgent Care of Germantown is hiring veterinary assistants for a dynamic urgent-care team. You will greet clients, collect histories, restrain pets, and assist with in-house tests and radiographs while supporting the veterinary doctors and technicians throughout busy weekend shifts.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, clear client communication, and the opportunity to grow skills in anesthesia, imaging, and nursing support within a brand-new facility.