Are you the kind of person who stays calm under pressure, enjoys hands-on patient care, and takes pride in delivering exceptional veterinary medicine?
Priority Pet Care Veterinary Hospital is looking for compassionate, dependable Veterinary Assistants to join our privately owned urgent care team. You'll be an essential member of our veterinary team, assisting with examinations, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures while helping pets receive high-quality care when they need it most.
Every day is different in urgent care, giving you the opportunity to expand your technical skills while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional medicine and outstanding client care.
We are hiring both full-time and part-time Veterinary Assistants. Clinic hours are Friday through Tuesday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM. Because we provide urgent care services when many primary care hospitals are closed, all candidates must be available to work every Saturday and Sunday.
Why Join Priority Pet Care?
- Privately owned urgent care hospital
- Emergency-level medicine without overnight shifts
- Collaborative team that values communication and accountability
- Opportunity to build and expand your technical skills
- Cross-training opportunities to become a well-rounded team member
- More time focused on quality patient care
- Weekend medicine with a predictable schedule
- Growing hospital with opportunities for advancement
What You'll Do
- Assist veterinarians with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Safely restrain canine and feline patients
- Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics
- Administer medications as directed
- Prepare patients and equipment for medical procedures
- Obtain high-quality digital and dental radiographs
- Monitor anesthesia and assist with patient recovery (based on experience)
- Educate clients on medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Assist with daily opening and closing responsibilities
- Maintain a clean, organized hospital through stocking, cleaning, and general maintenance
- Cross-train to support other areas of the hospital as needed
We're Looking For Someone Who Is:
- Experienced as a Veterinary Assistant (minimum one year preferred)
- Compassionate, confident, and calm under pressure
- Dependable with excellent attendance
- Self-motivated and able to take initiative
- Comfortable in a fast-paced urgent care environment
- Knowledgeable in veterinary terminology and basic medical procedures
- Able to safely handle and restrain dogs and cats
- A strong communicator with clients and teammates
- A team player who enjoys pitching in wherever needed
- Interested in growing with a practice for the long term
Pay & Perks That Matter
- Starting Pay: $16–21/hour, depending on experience
- Monthly Health Insurance Reimbursement Provided by Clinic
- Accident Insurance
- Optional dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Employee Pet Care Discount
- PTO (full-time employees)
- Annual Uniform Allowance
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Growth opportunities through cross-training
If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where you can continue developing your veterinary skills, make a meaningful impact on patients and their families, and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to meet you. Apply today!
Priority Pet Care Veterinary Hospital works with Blue Heron Consulting Hiring Services to manage the interview process. To allow our team to focus on patient and client care, please do not contact the hospital directly.
Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
