Veterinary Assistant — Urgent Care, Evening & Weekend Hours

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Wellington (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program for AVMA

Job summary

Priority Pet Urgent Care in Palm Beach, FL is hiring a Veterinary Assistant with at least 1 year of experience to join our brand-new state-of-the-art hospital opening in November 2026. You will assist with restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, and nursing care.

Evening and weekend shifts are required; we value compassion, teamwork, and clear client communication, with ongoing training and opportunities for growth through virtual and hands-on programs.

Qualifications

• 1 year veterinary assistant experience required
• Must be able to properly restrain pets
• Evening and weekend shift availability
• Compassionate and calm team player
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Experience with sample collection, medical histories, lab tests, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus

Responsibilities

• Restrain and handle animals safely during examinations and procedures
• Triage incoming patients and assist with nursing care and monitoring
• Collect and analyze lab samples and obtain medical histories
• Perform or assist with radiographs and diagnostic imaging
• Assist with anesthesia administration and surgical preparation
• Communicate treatment plans clearly to clients and document care

Skills

Animal restraint

Lab sample collection

Radiographs

Communication skills

Client service

Multi-tasking

Anesthesia monitoring (bonus)

Job description

Priority Pet Urgent Care in Palm Beach, FL is hiring a Veterinary Assistant with at least 1 year of experience to join our brand-new state-of-the-art hospital opening in November 2026. You will assist with restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, and nursing care.

Evening and weekend shifts are required; we value compassion, teamwork, and clear client communication, with ongoing training and opportunities for growth through virtual and hands-on programs.