Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Now Hiring: Veterinary Assistant

My Vet Animal Hospital - Westerville, OH

Are you ready to be part of something BIG, exciting, and full of heart? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, love learning new things, and can't help but cuddle every species that walks through the door?

Welcome to My Vet Animal Hospital-where every day is a chance to make a difference, learn something new, and share a laugh (or five) with a team that feels like family.

Location:

My Vet Animal Hospital

7369 State Rte. 3 Westerville, Ohio 43082

Tentative Schedule:

Saturday 8 am - 5 pm, Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Monday - Friday 2 evenings per week from 2 pm - 10 pm

Compensation:

$17-18/hr plus shift diff $2/ hour

About Our Hospital:

We've just moved into our brand new, state-of-the-art facility in Westerville, OH-over 10,000 square feet designed to support exceptional care and an even better workflow. Our space includes:

• 2 fully equipped surgery suites
• 11 spacious exam rooms
• Dual dental suites for comprehensive oral care
• Cutting-edge equipment for diagnostics and treatment
• A layout built for comfort, efficiency, and teamwork

We are proud to be an AAHA-accredited hospital, which means we hold ourselves to the highest standards of veterinary excellence. From top-tier medicine to compassionate care, our commitment is always to the best for our patients and clients.

It's more than just beautiful-it's built to help us grow, and we want you to grow with us!

The Vibe at My Vet:

We're a 6-doctor, community-focused practice that proudly cares for all species. Our culture is built around mentorship, collaboration, and growth, and we believe that serious medicine and serious fun can go hand in paw.

We're currently expanding our Urgent Care program, and we're looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant to help us build something amazing.

About the Role:

This is a full-time, role where you'll cross train and get to flex your clinical skills as a veterinary assistant, and your people skills as a client service rockstar. No two days are the same-and we love that.

What You'll Do:

• Assist during urgent care exams, procedures, and diagnostics
• Monitor and care for patients, from admission through recovery
• Run lab work, assist with radiology, prep medications
• Help triage and manage urgent care flow
• Welcome clients and patients with warmth and professionalism
• Handle check-ins, check-outs, and appointment scheduling
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet parents
• Keep the front desk organized and efficient, even during the crazy moments

Position Perks:

• Full-time position
• Paid Time Off (PTO) to recharge and refresh
• Employee pet discount-because your pets deserve the best too
• Competitive pay & benefits package
• A real opportunity to help shape and grow our Urgent Care service
• Mentorship & professional development from a team that has your back
• A genuinely supportive, fun-loving work family
• Be part of an AAHA-accredited hospital that's truly committed to excellence

You Might Be Our Person If...

• You have veterinary medicine experience.
• You're playful, compassionate, and thrive in organized chaos
• You love working with a variety of species-exotics are your jam or your next challenge
• You're team-focused, detail-oriented, and always down to help a coworker out
• You bring good vibes, good communication, and a heart for animals and people alike

Sound Like Your Dream Job?

Slide into our inbox with your resume, a quick note about you, or even just your favorite animal (seriously, we love that stuff). We can't wait to meet you and show you around our shiny new AAHA-accredited hospital in Westerville, OH!

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 Veterinary Partners 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 ... and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.