Overnight Vet Assistant - Compassionate Care & Growth

Petvet-Care-Centers; Flat Rock (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support - Calm app

CE stipends and career development

Local hospital culture backed by NP

Privacy and equality policy

Job summary

Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital in Flat Rock, NC is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our overnight team. You will support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, anesthesia prep, lab work, and daily clinical tasks while ensuring patient comfort and client communication.

We value a compassionate, team-oriented approach and require at least a high school diploma and 2+ years in a veterinary setting; 18+ age.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years' experience in a veterinary environment.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.
• Emergency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners, take weight and vital signs on arrival.
• Triage patients, perform exams, treatments and administer medications as directed by licensed technicians.
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors with medication administration and patient restraint.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment and record keeping.

Skills

Emergency experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital in Flat Rock, NC is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our overnight team. You will support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, anesthesia prep, lab work, and daily clinical tasks while ensuring patient comfort and client communication.

We value a compassionate, team-oriented approach and require at least a high school diploma and 2+ years in a veterinary setting; 18+ age.