Veterinary Assistant

🐾 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.