Senior Veterinary Assistant — Urgent Care

Job overview

The Senior Veterinary Assistant — Urgent Care role is onsite in Lexington, KY, and pays $19–$21 per hour. The position supports UrgentVet’s after-hours urgent care for canine and feline patients, bridging daytime general practice and emergency or overnight care. The senior assistant contributes to patient care, team leadership, and client service in a fast-paced clinic. The role uses animal-handling and clinical skills to support efficient care for common urgent cases and help the clinical team serve pets and their owners.

What you'll do

• Provide patient care and team leadership
• handle and restrain animals
• collect samples and monitor patients
• perform clinical tasks including phlebotomy, catheter placement, laboratory analysis, and drug calculations
• assist with facility maintenance and client education
• provide client service.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior veterinary assistant

urgent care

lexington ky

part-time

on-site

canine and feline care

animal handling

phlebotomy

catheter placement

laboratory analysis

$19–$21 per hour

evenings and weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) match
• discounted veterinary care
• scrub allowance
• hands-on and electronic training
• professional growth opportunities.

Why this role

Part-time position. Flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, are expected. Prior customer service and animal hospital experience are sought; ability to lift 40 pounds is required.

About the employer

UrgentVet is hiring for this role. Industry: Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers. Sector: 62.