Urgent Care Vet Assistant — Impactful Pet Care

Riverbend Veterinary PetCare Hospital; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Employee pet discount

Paid holidays/PTO

Job summary

Riverbend Veterinary PetCare Hospital in Mountain Island, just outside Charlotte, is hiring an Urgent Care Vet Assistant to support vets, techs, and staff in delivering high-quality care.

You will assist during exams, treatments, and surgeries, restrain and handle animals, prep rooms, collect samples, administer meds, and maintain records. This role offers a compassionate, team-focused environment for pursuing animal care as a vocation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical 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 their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Skills

Veterinary experience

Animal handling

Communication with pet owners

Tools

Disinfection techniques

Medication administration

Diagnostic equipment operation

Job description

Riverbend Veterinary PetCare Hospital in Mountain Island, just outside Charlotte, is hiring an Urgent Care Vet Assistant to support vets, techs, and staff in delivering high-quality care.

You will assist during exams, treatments, and surgeries, restrain and handle animals, prep rooms, collect samples, administer meds, and maintain records. This role offers a compassionate, team-focused environment for pursuing animal care as a vocation.