Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k and matching

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

A veterinary service provider in Clayton, NC is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will perform pet restraint, triage incoming patients, and administer medications while providing compassionate support to both pets and their families. Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation are included. The environment offers a supportive culture with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in surgery and anesthetic monitoring preferred.
• Ability to properly restrain pets and process lab tests and radiographs.
• Self-starter with desire to advance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets, triage patients, analyze lab samples, and provide nursing care.
• Administer medications and communicate treatment plans with clients.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Anesthetic monitoring

Education

Minimum 1 year of experience in veterinary assistance

Job description

Overview

Plantation Park Animal Hospital is a full-service hospital with innovative and progressive treatment options, including digital X-ray, low level laser therapy, in-house CBC and chemistry, chemotherapy, chiropractic, surgical suite and specialization in canine reproduction. Our hospital is open Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm, with two late nights a week. Monday and Thursday are open until 8pm to help clients with after-work urgent vet appointments. We do not operate on weekends. We have a supportive staff including several tenured registered veterinary technicians, 30-minute appointments, dedicated lunches, and a positive working environment and culture.

Our practice is located in Clayton, NC, near Raleigh, with easy access to city amenities while maintaining a small suburban feel. Clayton is known for growing growth, safety, good schools, and plenty of dining and entertainment options. For more details about us, please visit our website.

Job duties and responsibilities are described below. This description reflects typical expectations and may be adjusted to meet the hospital’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying stability.
• Administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment; comply with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide compassionate, client-focused communication and support for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1 year of experience preferred.
• Surgery experience preferred, including anesthetic monitoring.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker and strong communicator.
• Ability to properly restrain pets and obtain medical histories, process laboratory tests and radiographs; anesthesia monitoring is a plus.
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance knowledge and skills.

Additional Information

• Comprehensive benefits for full-time team (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k and 401k matching, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, and FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program; paid vacation and sick time for all employees; paid bereavement and parental leave programs.
• Competitive compensation; continuing education allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles); tuition assistance.
• Access to CVA/CVT/CVPM partnerships through Penn Foster; career development opportunities; referral bonus program for most positions.
• Holiday pay; background check may be required as part of hiring eligibility.