Experienced Veterinary Assistant: Patient Care & Surgery

VCA Animal Hospitals; Charlotte (NC); On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid vacation & sick days

Pet discounts

Headspace mental health resources

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education tuition support

Job summary

VCA Stoney Creek Animal Hospital is hiring a full‑time Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $16.00 to $19.00 per hour based on skill and experience, with a rotating Saturday schedule.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a large veterinary community. The ideal candidate is a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) or an experienced technician in training who can deliver

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant or credentialed technician preferred.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures and patient care.
• Ability to educate clients and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and monitoring.
• Assist in anesthesia and surgery procedures.
• Radiology, dentition, venipuncture, catheter placement.
• Maintain medical records and pharmacy tasks.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and communication

Patient assessment

Anesthesia and surgery assisting

Radiology

Dentistry

Catheter placement

Venipuncture

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

VCA Stoney Creek Animal Hospital is hiring a full‑time Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $16.00 to $19.00 per hour based on skill and experience, with a rotating Saturday schedule.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a large veterinary community. The ideal candidate is a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) or an experienced technician in training who can deliver