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Veterinary Assistant - Urgent Vets for Pets

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Urgent Vets for Pets is seeking passionate veterinary professionals to join our dedicated team in beautiful Southern Pines, North Carolina. Our mission is centered on providing timely, compassionate urgent care, complex surgery, and essential wellness services for our community. This dedication to excellence is reflected in our outstanding 4.9‑star Google rating, demonstrating the high trust pet owners place in our practice and our teammates.

If you are looking for an environment where you can truly focus on superior patient outcomes and grow your expertise in emergency triage, this is where you will succeed. Joining our practice means stepping into a supportive, specialized environment where your commitment to medicine is matched by dedicated leadership. We understand that doing your best work requires balance, which is why our Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM schedule ensures you have every weekend free to recharge.

We are locally focused in Southern Pines but are part of a network that champions educational advancement and goal attainment. You will find opportunities here to achieve your professional aspirations, whether that is moving into a leadership role or pursuing advanced credentialing, all supported by programs designed for your long‑term success alongside your teammates. At Urgent Vets for Pets, you will be deeply involved in complex and rewarding medicine every day.

Our structure as a high‑volume urgent care facility means you are constantly refining your skills in emergency triage and critical case management, welcoming walk‑in patients without the need for appointments. We offer comprehensive services ranging from routine pet wellness to advanced surgery. Furthermore, our practice provides unique opportunities in exotic care, with specific appointment times dedicated to these specialized patients, allowing you to continually expand the scope of your medical knowledge and expertise alongside four dedicated DVMs.

Southern Pines, North Carolina, offers an exceptional quality of life outside the hospital walls. Located in the beautiful Sandhills region, this community is renowned for its relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Your time off is truly yours, allowing you to enjoy the charm and amenities of this highly desirable area. When you choose to join us in Southern Pines, you are choosing a community where you can truly settle down and build a fulfilling life while pursuing a rewarding career in urgent veterinary medicine.

• Provide Essential Patient Care:
  You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands‑on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the Go‑To Support for the Medical Team:
  You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
• Create a Positive Client
  
  Experience:
  
  You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment:
  You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast‑paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills ranging from laboratory and pharmacy to nursing and radiology is a strong asset.

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Competitive Compensation

A competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package.

Total Wellbeing

Comprehensive coverage…