Urgent-Care Veterinary Assistant — Fast-Paced Impact

Mission Pet Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterinary Urgent Care Center – Worcester is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for both full-time and part-time positions. Join a fast-paced, emergency-focused team supporting doctors and veterinary technicians in triage, histories, IV access, diagnostics, anesthesia, and client communication.

We value teamwork, patient care, and high standards. The role offers opportunities across a broad clinical spectrum within a supportive hospital environment, with guidance to grow your skills and advance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Calm, efficient approach in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
• Confident handling of dogs and cats; strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in fundamental veterinary tasks is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with triage of urgent care patients.
• Obtain patient histories and assist with treatments.
• Assist with IV catheter placement and lab specimen collection.
• Assist with diagnostics and imaging.
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring and minor surgical procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed.
• Provide compassionate patient care and client communication.
• Maintain a clean, organized hospital environment.
• Collaborate with doctors and technicians to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Triage

Patient history

IV catheter placement

Diagnostics & imaging

Anesthesia monitoring

Medication administration

Client communication

Hospital maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

NEO software

Job description

Veterinary Urgent Care Center – Worcester is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for both full-time and part-time positions. Join a fast-paced, emergency-focused team supporting doctors and veterinary technicians in triage, histories, IV access, diagnostics, anesthesia, and client communication.

We value teamwork, patient care, and high standards. The role offers opportunities across a broad clinical spectrum within a supportive hospital environment, with guidance to grow your skills and advance