Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant

Overview Now Hiring: Full-Time Experienced Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant Community Pet Healthcare - Zionsville, IN Full-Time | $22-$24/hr Looking for something beyond routine general practice?Community Pet Healthcare is seeking a motivated, hands-on Experienced Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You'll be part of a dedicated team focused solely on providing timely, compassionate urgent care to pets and their families. About the RoleAs an Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant, you'll play a key role in: * Triage and patient intake for urgent cases * Patient handling and safe restraint * Assisting with in-house diagnostics and treatments * Supporting urgent care exams and procedures * Providing compassionate communication and support to clients during stressful situations LocationCommunity Pet Healthcare6567 Whitestown PkwyZionsville, IN 46077 Schedule & Hours * Friday: 2 pm - 8 pm * Saturday & Sunday: 8 am - 8 pm * An additional weekday shift may be added based on hospital needs Compensation & Perks * $22-$24/hour based on experience * Hands-on urgent care experience with a variety of cases * Supportive, collaborative, and passionate team environment What We're Looking For * Prior veterinary assistant experience required * Proficiency in drawing blood and placing catheters * Strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure * Flexibility and initiative in a fast-paced clinical setting * Team-first mindset and a passion for urgent care medicine Ready to make a difference when pets need it most?Apply today and join a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and is committed to urgent care excellence. Responsibilities Essential Functions: The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role. * Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of Mission Pet Health and Mission Vet Urgent Care. * Assist in all daily duties for clinic care. * Participate in any special cleaning duties. * Provide client care by taking payments, and check-ins. * Maintain excellent client communication. * Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information. * Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients. * Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way. * Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM. Additional Functions: * Perform clinic upkeep as directed. * Perform equipment maintenance as directed. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills. * Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment. * Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis. * The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently. * The employee must also be confident around pets. * Must be comfortable working evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned Required Education and Experience: * High School Diploma or equivalent * At least 1 year of veterinary experience, with ER or high volume experience preferred Physical Requirements: * The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds. * The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time. * The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high. * The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances. * The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment. * The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. * The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment. Reasonable Accommodations Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@ and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Created: 2025-10-05