What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Felines First Veterinary Hospital?
Experienced Veterinary Assistant Wanted for Gold-Standard, Fear Free® Cat Hospital! (New Bern, NC)
Our cats-only, AAFP Gold Certified, Fear Free® hospital in New Bern, NC, needs an experienced Veterinary Assistant like you! We're serious about top-notch medicine and low-stress care, and we're looking for someone who isn't afraid of a little "cattitude" and excels at connecting with clients.
Why Us?
- Cats, Cats, Cats: Pure feline medicine, all day, every day.
- Gold Standard & Fear Free®: Work where high standards and low stress are the norm.
- Make a Real Impact: Your skills in patient handling and client education are crucial here.
- Great Team, Great Vibe: Supportive colleagues who work hard and enjoy what they do..
The Job:
- Providing skilled and compassionate assistance to our Veterinarians and RVTs.
- Mastering gentle, Fear Free® restraint and handling techniques for cats of all temperaments – from purr machines to hiss-terical patients.
- Skillfully perform venipuncture, administer injections (SQ/IM), and collect other laboratory samples (urine, fecal, etc.).
- Provide attentive and compassionate care for hospitalized patients, including monitoring, administering treatments, feeding, and ensuring their comfort and cleanliness.
- Help capture perfect pics: Assist with and perform digital radiographs (including dental).
- Engage directly with clients, providing detailed education on treatment plans, preventative care, medication administration, and general feline wellness with clarity and empathy.
- Act as a vital communication link, accurately relaying client observations and concerns to the veterinarian.
- Prepare samples, run in-house lab tests, maintain meticulous patient records, and assist with pharmacy duties.
Who We Are Looking For:
- An individual with significant prior experience (e.g., 1-2 years) working as a Veterinary Assistant in a clinical setting.
- Proficiency and confidence in venipuncture and other technical assistant skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – adept at both educating clients clearly and relaying important information effectively to veterinarians
- Demonstrated ability and comfort handling cats exhibiting fear, anxiety, or aggression using low-stress, Fear Free® methods.
- Detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive with a strong work ethic.
- A positive team player who thrives in a collaborative atmosphere.
- A genuine passion for feline well-being.
The Purr-ks (Compensation & Benefits):
- Competitive Hourly Wage (commensurate with your valuable experience).
- Paid Vacation Time.
- For Full-Time Team Members:
- 100% Company-Paid Health and Dental Insurance! (not a typo)
- 401K Plan with Company Match (after 1 year eligibility).
- Opportunities for Continuing Education focused on feline medicine and Fear Free®.
- Uniform Allowance.
- Pet care discounts (for your own feline overlords).
- Profit share bonus opportunities (after 1 year eligibility)
Ready to Use Your Experience in a Premier Cat Practice?
If you are an experienced Veterinary Assistant passionate about high-quality feline care, client education, and Fear Free® handling, we want to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- 4x10
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
- New Bern, NC 28560 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New Bern, NC 28560: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
