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Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant

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🐾 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.
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