Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant
🐾 Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant
Community Pet Healthcare | Zionsville, IN
Looking for a Veterinary Assistant role where you can put your hands-on skills to work in an urgent care environment? 🐶🐱
Community Pet Healthcare is looking for an Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Zionsville, IN!
💰 $18–$21/hour, based on experience
⭐ A minimum of 1 year of veterinary experience is required for this position.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys a faster-paced environment, working with a variety of cases, and being part of a team that makes a meaningful difference for pets and their families.
? What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a Veterinary Assistant who is confident, compassionate, and comfortable working in an urgent care setting.
Candidates must have at least 1 year of veterinary experience and experience with the following is preferred:
- Patient handling and restraint
- Injection administration
- Venipuncture
- Supporting the veterinary team with patient care
- Working in a fast-paced urgent care environment
- Communicating effectively with clients and team members
- Maintaining a positive, team-first attitude
📅 Schedule & Availability
Weekend availability is a must for this position.
The preferred schedule includes:
- Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
- One weekday shift
- Friday: 2:00 PM–8:00 PM availability is required
Schedules may vary based on hospital needs.
💚 Why You’ll Love Working With Us
We believe taking great care of pets starts with taking great care of our team!
✨ 1-hour lunch breaks to recharge and reset during your day — and enjoy our decompression sofa anytime!
🐾 Excellent pet benefits to help care for your own furry family members.
? Amazing team culture built around collaboration, support, and a positive work environment.
💚 Wonderful clients who value compassionate, high-quality care for their pets.
? Urgent care environment with opportunities to grow your veterinary skills and make a meaningful impact on patients and their families.
If you’re an experienced Veterinary Assistant with at least 1 year of veterinary experience who enjoys the pace, variety, and teamwork of urgent care, we’d love to hear from you!
📍 Community Pet Healthcare
11812 Sylo Crossing
Zionsville, IN 46077
🐾 Come join our team and help make a difference in the lives of pets and their people!
Your Impact as an Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant
- Be a Critical Support in Urgent Situations: You'll be an essential part of the medical team, directly assisting veterinarians and technicians with hands-on patient care in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensure a Seamless Workflow During a Crisis: Your ability to anticipate needs and maintain composure will be key to keeping the clinic running efficiently, even during a medical emergency.
- Provide a Calming Presence for Clients: You'll be a reassuring point of contact for worried pet owners, assisting with check-ins, payments, and communications with empathy and professionalism.
- Maintain High Standards Under Pressure: You'll uphold our commitment to excellence by ensuring accurate record-keeping and maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment at all times.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- At least 1 year of veterinary experience, with ER or high-volume experience preferred.
- The ability to stay calm, composed, and efficient during a medical crisis.
- Confidence and skill in handling pets, with proficiency in basic laboratory, pharmacy, and nursing skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
- A flexible schedule, with availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.