Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant Weekend Shifts & Growth

Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital; 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

Referral Bonus Program

Pet discounts

Job summary

Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital in Carbondale, IL, seeks an Experienced Veterinary Assistant for our Urgent Care team. This full-time role requires weekend availability and offers hourly pay ranging from $16 to $20, with full-time and part-time positions possible.

Join a compassionate team dedicated to high-quality patient care, nursing and diagnostic support, and continuous training in a fast-paced urgent care environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years professional veterinary experience preferred
• Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Weekend availability required
• Ability to restrain pets in a calm and safe manner
• Knowledge of preventative care and hospital workflow

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage of incoming patients
• Assist with diagnostic treatments and nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases
• Administer medications and support hospital procedures
• Communicate effectively within the team to maintain efficiency
• Assist with laboratory samples, tests, radiographs, and hospital documentation

Job description

Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital in Carbondale, IL, seeks an Experienced Veterinary Assistant for our Urgent Care team. This full-time role requires weekend availability and offers hourly pay ranging from $16 to $20, with full-time and part-time positions possible.

Join a compassionate team dedicated to high-quality patient care, nursing and diagnostic support, and continuous training in a fast-paced urgent care environment.