Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant

Responsibilities

• As a Veterinary Assistant in our urgent care setting, your duties will include (but are not limited to):
• Safely restrain animals using low-stress handling techniques
• Triage and assess incoming patients to prioritize care
• Collect and analyze laboratory samples (blood, urine, fecal, skin, etc.)
• Perform diagnostic imaging and accurately capture radiographs
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical prep, procedures, and recovery
• Provide high-quality nursing care to stable and critical patients
• Accurately document patient histories and interpret medical records
• Communicate treatment plans clearly and compassionately to clients
• We're looking for:
• Minimum of 1 year of veterinary assistant experience (required)
• Flexibility to work rotating weekends (required)
• Strong work ethic, punctuality, and a collaborative attitude
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Solid understanding of preventative care, hospital workflow, and surgical procedures
• Competence in sample collection, lab test processing, radiograph positioning, and anesthetic monitoring
• The ability to accept and act on constructive feedback to support hospital efficiency
• A self-starter mentality with a commitment to continued learning and professional development
• Urgent Care Hospital Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12pm-11pm
• We offer our staff:
• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
• *Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
• For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/ .

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Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your technical skills and compassion for animals make a true impact? Join our dedicated urgent care team as a Veterinary Assistant , where you'll play a critical role in patient care, client communication, and life-saving support.

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