Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - Patient Care

Petvet-Care-Centers; Knightdale (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Smithfield Road Veterinary Hospital in Knightdale, North Carolina, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team. You will support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, restraining and handling patients, and performing clerical work.

The hospital emphasizes compassionate care and client service. The role involves greeting clients, taking weights and vital signs, assisting with medications, and maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered.
• Ability to work with sick animals and hazardous materials.
• Physically active with lifting, standing, and moving for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients and greet clients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medications and patient restraint.
• Perform lab tests, take radiographs, and maintain medical records.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and safety; handle equipment and supplies.
• Record patient weights, vitals, appetites, and communicate with clients.

Skills

Blood draws

Surgery monitoring

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Smithfield Road Veterinary Hospital in Knightdale, North Carolina, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team. You will support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, restraining and handling patients, and performing clerical work.

The hospital emphasizes compassionate care and client service. The role involves greeting clients, taking weights and vital signs, assisting with medications, and maintaining accurate