Senior Veterinary Assistant – Urgent Care

About the role

UrgentVet is seeking a full‑time Senior Veterinary Assistant to deliver high‑quality urgent care for canine and feline patients in a fast‑paced, state‑of‑the‑art clinic. The role combines hands‑on animal care, client interaction, and team leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Provide patient care including wound management, sample collection, phlebotomy, catheter placement, and drug calculation.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, and euthanasia procedures.
• Maintain clinic cleanliness, equipment, and perform facility upkeep.
• Educate clients on post‑visit care and clinic services.

Required profile

• Professional, dependable, and able to multitask in a hands‑on environment.
• Energetic animal lover with strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and travel for on‑site training.

Required skills

• Animal handling and patient restraint.
• Phlebotomy and catheter placement.
• Laboratory analysis and sample processing.
• Accurate drug dosage calculation.

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision health plans.
• 401k match and generous paid time off.
• Parental and maternity leave, work/life balance day.
• Disability and supplemental insurance options.
• Discounted veterinary care, scrub allowance, and hands‑on training.
• Professional growth, tuition assistance and reimbursement for veterinary technicians.