Canine Care Veterinary Assistant - On-site, Full-Time

K2K9 Solutions; Jackson Springs (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

K2K9 Solutions, LLC is seeking a Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time) to join our on-site veterinary hospital in Jackson Springs, NC. You will support veterinarians and lead veterinary technicians in hands-on care for working canines and contract canines.

The role requires strong clinical skills, leadership ability, and comfort handling large-breed working dogs. You will collaborate with veterinarians, techs, kennel staff, and program managers to maintain high standards of care and clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently with initiative.
• Proficient in basic computer tasks (Excel) and medical records systems.
• Willing to handle non-traditional veterinary tasks.
• Comfortable sharing on-call duties on weekends/evenings.
• Passion for canine care, especially working dogs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a core team member in care of all K2K9 working canines and contracted canines.
• Collaborate daily with veterinarians, vet techs, kennel staff, and program managers.
• Assist Veterinarian in procedures and surgeries.
• Assist in veterinary procedures such as blood draws, tests, radiology, fecal analysis, ear and skin cytology, urinalysis.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and order in hospital yards, exam rooms, laboratory, surgical room and radiology.
• Coordinate canine physical therapy and conditioning programs with the Lead Veterinary Technician or Veterinarian.
• Operate and maintain in-house diagnostic and lab equipment.
• Share responsibility for year-round on-call duties (50%).
• Maintain veterinary records.

Skills

Clinical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Computer literacy (Excel)

On-call availability

Dog care passion

Job description

K2K9 Solutions, LLC is seeking a Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time) to join our on-site veterinary hospital in Jackson Springs, NC. You will support veterinarians and lead veterinary technicians in hands-on care for working canines and contract canines.

The role requires strong clinical skills, leadership ability, and comfort handling large-breed working dogs. You will collaborate with veterinarians, techs, kennel staff, and program managers to maintain high standards of care and clinic operations.