Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant - Weekend & Full-Time

Alliance Animal Health; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

CV A/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Bonuses

Job summary

Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital in Carbondale, IL, is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant for Urgent Care. This full-time role offers weekend hours, competitive hourly pay, and a path for growth through hands-on and virtual training.

Daily duties include triage, diagnostic support, medications administration, and radiographs, with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and patient welfare. Prior ER/urgent care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years veterinary experience preferred, ideally in an ER/Urgen Care setting.
• Weekend availability is required.
• Exceptional customer service and precise communication are essential.
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress, safe manner.
• Ability to set up and process laboratory samples and tests.
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs.
• Self-starter with desire to advance knowledge and skills.
• Open to professional feedback to maintain hospital efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Assist with diagnostic treatments and with nursing care of medical/hospitalized cases.
• Assist with administration of medications and with hospital workflows.
• Maintain effective communication within the team and uphold UPC core values.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Customer service

Time management

Punctuality

Weekend availability

Pet restraint

Radiography

Lab sample handling

Self-motivation

Tools

Radiography equipment

Lab testing equipment

Job description

Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital in Carbondale, IL, is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant for Urgent Care. This full-time role offers weekend hours, competitive hourly pay, and a path for growth through hands-on and virtual training.

Daily duties include triage, diagnostic support, medications administration, and radiographs, with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and patient welfare. Prior ER/urgent care experience is preferred.