Veterinary Assistant
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🐾 Now Hiring: Veterinary Assistant (VA) 🐾
PetHealth Urgent Care
💰 $20–$23/hour
Do you have emergency or urgent care veterinary experience and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? PetHealth Urgent Care is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team!
Our urgent care team sees a variety of patients and cases, so we're looking for someone who is comfortable jumping in, staying calm under pressure, and working as part of a collaborative medical team.
? What We’re Looking For
- Previous ER or urgent care veterinary experience is strongly required
- Veterinary Assistant experience
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Confident handling dogs and cats
- Strong patient-care and communication skills
- Dependable, adaptable, and team-oriented
- Able to multitask and prioritize in a busy urgent care setting
🐾 What We Offer
- Competitive pay of $20–$23/hour
- Full-time schedule with 4 days per week
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Opportunities to grow your veterinary skills
- Access to wellness resources
- Opportunities for mentorship and leadership development
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible team members
🗓️ Schedule
- 4 days per week
- Shifts are approximately 9:45 AM–7:30 PM
- Rotating weekends required
- Urgent care hours are 10:00 AM–7:00 PM, 7 days a week
🐾 If you love the pace and variety of urgent care and are ready to bring your experience to a great team, we'd love to meet you!
Apply today and join PetHealth Urgent Care!
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.