Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Priority Pet Urgent Care is excited to bring a brand-new, state-of-the-art urgent care hospital to Ankeny, IA, opening in late December, 2026! Open daily from 3pm - 12 midnight, Priority Pet Urgent Care is designed to provide convenient, high-quality care for pets with urgent medical needs while creating an exceptional experience for clients and team members. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Responsibilities

Animal restraint; Triage of incoming patients; Collection and analysis of lab samples; Diagnostic imaging; Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability; Administration of medications; Effective communication of treatment plans with clients; Surgical preparation and assistance; Anesthetic management

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant; Must be able to properly restrain pets; Evening and weekend shift availability; Compassionate and calm team player; Ability to multi-task; Strong communication and customer service skills; Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance knowledge and skillset

Nice to have

Proficient in sample collection; Obtaining medical histories; Processing laboratory tests and radiographs; Anesthesia monitoring

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k and 401K matching program, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, FSA); Employee Assistance Program; Paid vacation and sick time for all employees; Paid bereavement program; Paid parental leave program; Competitive compensation and shift differential opportunities; Continuing education allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles); Tuition reimbursement program available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program; Career development opportunities; Referral bonus program for most positions; Additional benefits may be available (e.g., personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, bonuses)