Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - No Nights or Weekends

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits or accounts

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Spay Neuter Clinic of the Carolinas in Charlotte, NC seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians across patient care, surgery, and routine lab work.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year veterinary assistant experience. This role emphasizes compassionate client service, accurate patient monitoring, and teamwork with the practice staff. No nights or weekends and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Veterinary Assistant experience.
• No nights or weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; higher with assistance.
• OSHA safety practices and PPE familiarity.
• Basic math for dosages; basic MS Office familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care and surgery.
• Take histories, vital signs, and weights during outpatient exams and educate clients.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor during procedures.
• Obtain samples and perform in-house lab tests; prepare specimens for outside labs.
• Take and develop radiographs following safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals during exams and procedures.
• Administer medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Keep treatment areas clean and stocked; assist with patient flow and client communication.
• Demonstrate warmth and professionalism with clients and patients.
• Communicate plans and concerns with veterinarians and team members.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Job description

Spay Neuter Clinic of the Carolinas in Charlotte, NC seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians across patient care, surgery, and routine lab work.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year veterinary assistant experience. This role emphasizes compassionate client service, accurate patient monitoring, and teamwork with the practice staff. No nights or weekends and a supportive team environment.