ER/ICU Vet Tech Assistant — Full-Time

Community Veterinary Partners; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital in Durham, NC, seeks a Vet Assistant to support ER/ICU teams in a fast-paced specialty hospital that operates 24/7. The role involves restraining canine and feline patients, assisting with treatments, taking radiographs, and maintaining records while upholding infection-control protocols.

Experience in emergency or critical care is preferred; HS diploma required, with 1 year veterinary experience expected; you will join a collaborative team dedicated to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional veterinary experience.
• Emergency, specialty or critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Restrain canine and feline patients safely for procedures.
• Assist veterinary technicians and clinicians with patient care and treatments.
• Position and obtain patient radiographs and document treatments.
• Enter patient vital signs and treatments into Cornerstone/Instinct; maintain records.
• Support team and maintain organized spaces; restock supplies and follow infection-control protocols.
• Follow hospital infection-control protocols and ensure a clean, safe environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Restraint skills

Problem-solving

Fast-paced

Clinical terms

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital in Durham, NC, seeks a Vet Assistant to support ER/ICU teams in a fast-paced specialty hospital that operates 24/7. The role involves restraining canine and feline patients, assisting with treatments, taking radiographs, and maintaining records while upholding infection-control protocols.

Experience in emergency or critical care is preferred; HS diploma required, with 1 year veterinary experience expected; you will join a collaborative team dedicated to