Experienced Veterinary Assistant — General Practice

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Apex (NC); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) retirement savings

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet discounts

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

VCA Apex Animal Hospital in Apex, NC is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our general practice team. This role involves supporting exams, prep, treatments, and helping keep the hospital running smoothly.

You’ll gain hands-on skills across wellness visits to varied procedures, working closely with veterinarians and technicians. Weekend rotation required; compensation $19–$21 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifikationen

• Experience as a veterinary assistant
• Compassionate and dedicated
• Ability to work with a general practice team
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Weekend rotation availability

Aufgaben

• Monitors hospitalized patients, observing and reporting changes in behavior, comfort, and vital signs to the veterinary team
• Brings a hands-on approach to pharmacy support, treatments, procedures, and diagnostics.
• Prepares treatment areas, exam rooms, and surgical suites, maintaining a clean, organized, and sterile environment
• Supports patient husbandry for hospitalized patients - feeding, walking, cage cleaning, bedding changes, and comfort care
• Assists with laboratory procedures and basic diagnostic testing
• Administers medications and helps maintain accurate patient records
• Assists with client communication, education, and coordination around patient intake and discharge
• Communicates clearly with veterinarians, technicians, and the broader care team to keep patients moving smoothly through the day
• Stays calm, adaptable, and efficient across a variety of cases and species

Kenntnisse

Monitors patients

Pharmacy support

Surgical prep

Client communication

Team collaboration

Multi-species care

Jobbeschreibung

VCA Apex Animal Hospital in Apex, NC is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our general practice team. This role involves supporting exams, prep, treatments, and helping keep the hospital running smoothly.

You’ll gain hands-on skills across wellness visits to varied procedures, working closely with veterinarians and technicians. Weekend rotation required; compensation $19–$21 per hour depending on experience.