Veterinary Assistant

We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to provide care for animals in our fast paced hospital while supporting 4 Veterinarians. You’ll play an important role in bringing comfort to our patients and clients and will ensure that the hospital flow is running smoothly and effectively. One of the most important Veterinary Assistant responsibilities is to ensure that all areas of the hospital are clean. We will also rely on you to assist the Veterinarians in examinations and surgeries.

You need the ability and knowledge to care for animals properly. This includes routine tasks such as feeding but also having readiness to care for injured or scared animals that may exhibit unpredictable behavior. If you are an organized multitasker who is quick on your feet and has the stomach to help with medical operations and euthanasia, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care
• Collect samples (urine, blood, feces, etc.) and running necessary tests
• Administer medication prescribed by Veterinarians (intravenous, intramuscular, oral, rectal, etc.)
• Clean exam rooms, surgery suite, treatment area, kennels/cages and bathe animals* (*if necessary)
• Sterilize surgical equipment
• Collect medical history from clients
• Assist with taking x-rays
• Prep patients for surgery, monitor, and assist in surgery as needed
• Observe animal behavior and health conditions and report to the Vet
• Assist in emergency/critical situations
• Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and communicating with clients via telephone, email, and text
• Keep accurate and detailed records
• Advise pet owners on nutrition and healthcare
• Assist with Euthanasia

Skills

• Proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals
• Administrative experience is a plus
• Must be a team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Patient and caring personality
• Ability to follow instructions properly and to pivot and shift at any moment
• Comfortable being around all species of animals
• Sight of urine, feces, blood, needles, and open surgeries do not bother you
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 50 lbs.)
• Availability to remain calm and focused in emergency situations
• High school diploma; a certificate from an accredited Veterinary Assistant program is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Please provide a name and telephone number of a previous employer & manager, in order for us to contact as a reference.

Experience:

• Veterinary Assistant in a Veterinary Hospital: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Matthews, NC 28104 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18