Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant – Bellevue, KY

Veterinary Assistant – Veterinary Urgent Care

Be part of something meaningful – where compassion meets connection.

At Acute Pet Urgent Care, we’re building a new kind of veterinary urgent care – and it starts with the right team by our side. We’re adding to our Bellevue, KY location, and we’re looking for Veterinary Assistants to help us build the warmth and trust that defines every Acute Pet experience.

Each Acute Pet location is built around what matters most: care, connection, and heart—and that’s where you come in. As a Veterinary Assistant, you play a vital role in ensuring each patient receives timely, high‑quality care while creating a calm, supportive experience for the people who love them. You’ll support our clinical team with hands‑on care, including patient restraint, sample collection, radiographs, and cleaning and prepping treatment areas.

You’ll also help maintain medical records, assist during exams and procedures, and ensure that pets are handled safely and compassionately throughout their visit.

Founded by experienced DVMs, Acute Pet is led by veterinary professionals who understand what it takes to support high‑functioning teams and create sustainable, well‑run hospitals. Our leadership is committed to building an employee‑centric culture where teams are supported, empowered, and heard, no matter their role. With guidance from our Chief Medical Officer, a board‑certified criticalist, and a network of Managing Veterinarians and Practice Managers, we equip our teams to deliver exceptional, emergency‑level care in an urgent care setting, with the confidence that comes from trusted leadership.

We’re a team of kind, capable people who show up for each other and our clients. That means collaboration over hierarchy, mentorship without micromanagement, and a culture where every team member matters.

• Previous experience as a veterinary assistant or animal care attendant is preferred
• Comfort handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast‑paced clinical setting
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate, team‑oriented mindset
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and contribute to a supportive hospital culture
• Availability for evening or weekend shifts as needed

• Supporting the mental and emotional well‑being of our teams
• Offering pay that reflects your experience, role, and contribution to our mission
• Building an inclusive and collaborative culture
• Delivering accessible, affordable, high‑quality care to our communities

• No overnights or major holidays – plus, your birthday is a paid holiday!
• Paid time off to support your wellness and life outside of work
• Up to six weeks of paid parental and adoptive leave
• Dedicated work time for mentorship and 1:1 growth conversations
• Support for ongoing training and continuing education, including CE opportunities
• $16–22 hourly base pay, based on experience
• 100% company‑paid employee health, dental, and life insurance premiums
• Additional employer‑sponsored vision, disability, HSA, 401(k), and Employee Assistance Program
• Employee pet care discounts

Acute Pet Urgent Care is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support inclusion and are committed to empowering diverse experiences, skills, and perspectives within our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.