Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant - Dynamic, Impactful Role

American Veterinary Group; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Work/Life balance day off

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Discounted veterinary care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on training

Professional growth

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UrgentVet Hospitals in Matthews is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced urgent care clinic. You will join a collaborative team, support client service, and contribute to efficient clinic operations while meeting the needs of canine and feline patients.

The role requires on-site presence, flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and prior animal-hospital experience. Training opportunities and a strong team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience handling animals in a clinical setting is required.
• Phlebotomy, catheter placement, and basic lab skills are expected.
• Ability to assist with patient care and client education in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
• Assist with on-site team leadership and client service.
• Support daily clinic operations and ensure safety of patients, clients, and staff.

Skills

Animal handling

Patient restraint

Sample collection

Monitoring

Phlebotomy

Catheter placement

Laboratory analysis

Drug calculation

Client education

Facility maintenance

Job description

UrgentVet Hospitals in Matthews is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced urgent care clinic. You will join a collaborative team, support client service, and contribute to efficient clinic operations while meeting the needs of canine and feline patients.

The role requires on-site presence, flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and prior animal-hospital experience. Training opportunities and a strong team environment are offered.