Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant

UrgentVet; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary services is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community by providing exceptional care to animals in a fast-paced urgent care clinic. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism and a strong work ethic while enjoying a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth. With a variety of responsibilities, including animal handling and client education, this position is perfect for those passionate about animal welfare and eager to contribute to a compassionate team.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Six weeks of paid Parental Leave

One Work/Life Balance day off

Short-term and long-term disability options

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary hospital setting is preferred.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care and client service.
• Assist in various clinical tasks and facility maintenance.

Skills

Animal handling

Patient restraint

Sample collection

Monitoring

Phlebotomy

Catheter placement

Laboratory analysis

Drug calculation

Client education

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Description

UrgentVet fills the gap between daytime general practice and overnight emergency care by providing after-hours treatment for dogs and cats—without the higher costs typically associated with emergency clinics. Our clinics treat a wide range of urgent conditions, such as wounds, ear infections, vomiting, diarrhea, and offer compassionate euthanasia services. Every paperless location is thoughtfully designed for efficient care and features cloud-based EMRs, digital radiography, and a full array of IDEXX in-house lab equipment.

Department:

UrgentVet Hospitals

Location:

UrgentVet - Hendersonville

Position Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a variety of tasks and helping animals among a great team of people? Our clinic is seeking a Full-time Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care, team leadership, and client service in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art urgent care clinic.

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Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
• Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
• Willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Prior customer service experience
• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Animal handling experience including patient restraint, sample collection, and monitoring
• Clinical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, laboratory analysis, and drug calculation
• Additional duties including facility maintenance and client education

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Six weeks of paid Parental Leave
• One Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Veterinary Services

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