Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Urgent Care
Core
Triage patients, perform low-stress restraint, prepare exam/surgical spaces, support diagnostics and procedures, and monitor hospitalized patients in an urgent care setting.
Role type
Veterinary Assistant (Urgent Care/ER)
Builds
Patient care workflows, diagnostic support, and surgical assistance for pets
Domain
Veterinary Medicine / Animal Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
animal handling, restraint techniques, patient triage, laboratory workflow support, diagnostic imaging support, infection control, discharge instruction delivery, team mentorship
Preferred skills
ER/Urgent Care experience, weekend availability, familiarity with radiology safety and pharmacy protocols, judgment in recognizing patient changes
Technologies
CT, ultrasound, X-ray, in-house chemistry, hematology, blood-gas testing
Responsibilities
Triage patients and gather histories, assist veterinarians during procedures, observe hospitalized patients and communicate changes, maintain clean patient-care areas, reinforce discharge instructions, support newer assistants and improve workflows
