Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant

VetCheck for Pets; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Continuing education credits

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Uniform allowance

Vision insurance

Job summary

VetCheck for Pets is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our urgent care team. You’ll assist veterinarians in fast-paced cases, manage patient restraint, and help with labs, X-ray, and dental procedures while maintaining meticulous medical records.

The role emphasizes compassionate nursing care, animal safety, and ongoing learning in emergency veterinary practice. This on-site position offers a dynamic daily caseload with no overnight shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting veterinarians with urgent care procedures.
• Proficient in animal restraint and catheterization.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and dental terminology.
• Experience with laboratory tests and interpreting results for diagnoses.
• Strong record-keeping and communication using veterinary terminology.
• Willingness to learn equine care and advanced technician skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with urgent care procedures and patient handling.
• Perform animal husbandry tasks and monitor health status.
• Conduct laboratory tests and interpret results for treatment planning.
• Handle pet grooming, care education, and maintaining comfort and safety.
• Manage diagnostic imaging and X-ray processing.
• Support dental procedures including cleanings or extractions.
• Maintain accurate medical records and thoroughly document treatments.
• Ensure proper restraint during examinations and procedures.
• Assist with sample collection and processing for diagnostic testing.
• Follow critical care protocols during emergencies.
• Kennel care across dogs and horses with safety and consistency.

Skills

Animal restraint

Catheterization

Aseptic techniques

Laboratory testing

Medical record keeping

Communication using veterinary terms

Equine experience

Dental terminology understanding

Pet grooming knowledge

Critical care practices

Tools

X-ray techniques

Laboratory equipment

Aseptic surgical techniques

Job description

Join our dynamic urgent care veterinary team as a Veterinary Assistant dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse caseload, focusing on urgent and emergency cases without the burden of overnight shifts. You will play a vital part in delivering compassionate, high-quality veterinary nursing services, ensuring each patient receives attentive and professional care. If you thrive in energetic settings and are passionate about animal health, this is the perfect role for you to grow your skills and make a meaningful difference.

• Assist veterinarians with urgent care procedures, including animal restraint, catheterization, and aseptic techniques
• Perform animal husbandry tasks such as feeding, cleaning, grooming, and monitoring patient health status
• Conduct laboratory tests and interpret results to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning
• Handle pet care duties including pet grooming, pet care education, and ensuring proper animal comfort and safety
• Manage diagnostic imaging procedures such as X-ray acquisition and processing
• Support dental procedures by understanding dental terminology and assisting with dental cleanings or extractions
• Maintain accurate medical records, update patient charts, and document treatments thoroughly
• Provide dog handling expertise during examinations or treatments, ensuring safe and effective restraint
• Assist with laboratory sample collection and processing for diagnostic testing
• Ensure adherence to veterinary critical care protocols during emergency situations
• Proven kennel experience coupled with animal handling expertise across various species including dogs and horses
• Strong knowledge of veterinary terminology, animal physiology, anatomy, and veterinary critical care practices
• Experience with laboratory procedures, X-ray techniques, and aseptic surgical techniques
• Skilled in animal restraint, catheterization, and maintaining animal safety during procedures
• Familiarity with pet grooming, pet training techniques, and pet care best practices
• Ability to communicate effectively using veterinary terminology with team members and clients
• Knowledge of dental terminology relevant to veterinary dentistry procedures
• Capable of working efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

• Enthusiastic about ongoing learning in areas such as equine experience or advanced veterinary technician skills

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Pay: $20.62 - $23.24 per hour