Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant - Carolina Veterinary Specialists - Matthews

PetVet Care Centers; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Pet discounts

Calm app access

CE stipends

Relief fund

Local hospital culture

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Carolina Veterinary Specialists – Matthews in Matthews, North Carolina, seeks an Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant to join our busy Internal Medicine department. This position offers a 4-day work week with occasional rotating weekend on-call.

The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of experience as a veterinary assistant/technician or be a recent AVMA-accredited program graduate, with strong technical skills in venipuncture, anesthesia, and diagnostics to

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as veterinary assistant/technician or recent AVMA-accredited program graduate.
• Age 18+.
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory, anesthesia and pharmacology.
• Knowledge of normal patient parameters (cat/dog).
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily appointment flow.
• Assist with diagnostics including radiography, CT, ECG, labs, ultrasound and endoscopy as needed.
• Administer chemotherapeutic agents and other medications.
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery.
• Maintain hospitalized patient orders and monitor patient status.
• Communicate with clients for history, discharge instructions and follow-ups.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

General lab skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Pharmacology knowledge

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Lifting ability

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Tools

Radiography

CT

ECG

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Carolina Veterinary Specialists - Matthews is currently seeking an Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a qualified Veterinary Assistant to join our busy Internal Medicine department. This position offers a 4-day work week with occasional rotating weekend on-call.

** PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a veterinary assistant/technician or be a recent/upcoming graduation of an AVMA-accredited technician program in order to be considered for this position. **

Carolina Veterinary Specialists – Matthews in Matthews, North Carolina, combines cutting-edge veterinary medicine with a close-knit team environment, delivering high-quality specialty and emergency care while prioritizing professional growth and support.

Why Join Us:

• Joining our team enables you to work alongside a team of highly-skilled technicians and assistants and the area's best board-certified specialists and emergency clinicians. You'll enjoy a unique and satisfying work schedule in a learning-based atmosphere where you'll acquire new knowledge and develop advanced technical skills.
• The Internal Medicine Technician works closely with our team of internists and fellow technicians to provide a diverse range of advanced diagnostics and therapeutic treatments. This role offers technicians an opportunity to exercise and build upon their skills and knowledge through hands-on and critical thinking practices.

Daily duties include but are not limited to:

• Facilitation of daily appointment flow
• Performing standard and advanced-level diagnostics including radiography, CT, ECG, a wide variety of lab tests, and assisting with ultrasonic and endoscopic procedures
• Administering chemotherapeutic agents and other medications
• Performing all aspects of anesthesia including induction, monitoring and recovery
• Maintaining and updating hospitalized patient orders as necessary
• Monitoring patient parameters and status, notifying the appropriate person(s) of change
• Performing patient treatments while in hospital
• Maintaining a clean, organized working environment
• Taking a proactive role in life-saving techniques including CPR, as necessary
• Client communication including history-taking, discharge instructions, pharmacy communication, phone call triage and follow-up communications as necessary

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a keen attention to detailand s/he will be able to work well as part of a team and have a proactive approach to helping maintain a shared sense of responsibility among the Internal Medicine service. S/he will also possess the following qualifications:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• At least 1 year of experience as an assistant/technician. Recent graduates of an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program are also welcome.
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, general laboratory, anesthesia and pharmacology skills
• Knowledge of normal patient (cat/dog) parameters
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Working knowledge of the indications, adverse effects and dosing considerations for commonly used veterinary medications
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision as well as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and good organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Schedule

• Full-Time, Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday from7am to 5:30pm
• On call some nights and weekends

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$25 — $30 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

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