Veterinary Assistant

Who We Are

Westbrook Animal Hospital in Burlington, NC, is looking for a veterinary assistant to add to their dedicated team. Working together to establish and uphold the highest standards of veterinary care, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other. We strive to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow.

Position Requirements

• Able to safely restrain dogs and cats for medical exams and procedures.
• Provides animal care by determining animal requirements.
• Monitors, adjusts, and documents anesthesia and patient’s vitals while under anesthesia.
• Feed and care for animals.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• Maintains electronic records.
• Completes laboratory tests and studies, and digital imaging.
• Takes vital signs and collects lab samples.
• Administers medication, drugs, and vaccines.
• Supports animal examinations by assembling required supplies and instruments.
• Explains animal status to owners.
• Prepares surgery instruments.
• Maintains a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing surgery areas, verifying shelf life of medications, and complying with legal regulations.
  
  
  

Financial Benefits

In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, Westbrook Animal Hospital offers consistent scheduling, a work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program
  
  
  

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program
  
  
  

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
  
  
  

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
  
  
  

Our Veterinary Technicians Should Be Ready To

• Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day.
• Ask for help and offer help to others.
• Grow and learn. Then learn and grow some more!
• Be positive! Because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible
• Be empathetic to our clients, coworkers, and yourself.
• Share your knowledge, skills, and experiences with others
• Tolerate puppy kisses and kitty headbutts
• Celebrate birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other life events!
• Listen to our clients tell why their dog/cat/bird/rat/goat/chicken is the best that has ever lived.
• Grow as a professional and encourage the growth of others.
• Broaden your skill set by exploring new services such as exotic medicine and anesthesia, and laser therapy.
• Anticipate mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career
• Maintain a positive, supportive approach at all times, recognizing that remarkable results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect.
• Possess the confidence to own tasks and responsibilities to deliver positive outcomes.
• Anticipate the needs of DVM staff, promoting efficiency and teamwork.
  
  
  

The more you know, the better off we all are!

If you are looking for an opportunity to learn, teach, and be yourself, take the next step and apply today! Come join our team! We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Westbrook Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.