What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Cary Veterinary Hospital?
Cary Veterinary Hospital is seeking to hire an EXPERIENCED full-time Veterinary Assistant/Technician to join our team, to include 3 DVMs. We are a hospital that places importance on work /life balance. We do not offer boarding or overnight hospitalization. Surgeries are scheduled 5 days a week. Surgery experience is preferred. Even though we are searching for someone to work 2-3 days a week, this position COULD move into a full time position.
The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, is reliable, eager to learn, professional, and compassionate.
Candidates are preferred to have experience in the following areas:
- Proper and effective restraint
- Venipuncture
- Place IV catheters
- Give injections (IV, IM, & subq)
- Pharmacy Duties
- In-house lab work
- Radiology
- Handling medical records
- Surgical assistance
- Maintaining and monitoring anesthetized patients
- Assist with dental procedures
- Wrapping& sterilizing instruments
- Client education
Other responsibilities include:
- Answering phones, scheduling appointments, following up with clients, etc.
- cross training
Candidates must possess excellent customer service and communication skills (with clients and co-workers), be detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and maintain a positive and professional attitude in a fast-paced environment.
Saturday availability on a weekly rotating basis is required. Salary is negotiable, competitive to market, and dependent on experience. Avimark experience is a plus! Minimum 1 year experience is required.
Full-Time Benefits include:
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- PTO
- Generous Pet Discount
- 401K with company match
- Scrub Allowance
- CE Opportunities
- Medical Insurance
*Waiting periods apply.
Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check and drug screening.
DO NOT CALL regarding this position.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 18 – 24 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20