Growth-Minded Veterinary Care Assistant

Cornwallis Road Animal Hospital; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) Savings Plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Uniform allowance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Cornwallis Road Animal Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a team-oriented staff member to support patient care and client service. You will work with animals and assist with daily duties while collaborating with a friendly, experienced team to improve processes and outcomes.

This role offers a welcoming work environment, opportunities to grow, and involvement in preventive care for pets within our community facility.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, and unpleasant odors.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.
• Ability to provide high quality customer service embodying a yes culture for clients.
• Ability to work effectively with computers, software, and electronics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Physical ability to handle and restrain animals

Responsibilities

• Feeding and watering animals as directed
• Appropriately medicating pets
• Minimal front desk duties
• Occasional animal restraint
• Following laundry procedures
• Keeping facility floors and yards clean
• Ensuring proper pet identification is in place.
• Documenting care appropriately
• Following safety procedures
• Keeping runs and cages clean throughout the shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Communication

Computers

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Job description

Cornwallis Road Animal Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a team-oriented staff member to support patient care and client service. You will work with animals and assist with daily duties while collaborating with a friendly, experienced team to improve processes and outcomes.

This role offers a welcoming work environment, opportunities to grow, and involvement in preventive care for pets within our community facility.