Pet Care Assistant- Charlotte

A Caring Doctor (North Carolina), P.C.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,981,120 - 47,107,032; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance - Medical, Dental, &

401(k) with company match

Student Debt Relief Program

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Mental Health Resources

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Family Support Resources

Fertility Support

Wellness/Exercise Programs

Legal Plan

Identity Protection

Commuter Benefits

Pet Care Discounts

Job summary

A Caring Doctor (North Carolina), P.C. is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to join our veterinary team. The role involves preparing treatment rooms, assisting veterinarians and technicians, restraining animals during exams, and handling routine in‑house lab tests to support patient care.

You will help maintain hospital cleanliness, assist with routine duties, and provide compassionate pet care. We offer comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Prepare the treatment room for examination of pets and all necessary medical items and supplies (e.g., vaccinations, fecal loops, slides, etc.) for the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician.
• Set up fecals, smears, and skin scrapings as allowed by state rules and regulations.
• Serve as support to the Client Services Coordinator, Veterinary Assistant, and Veterinary Technician.
• Hold or restrain pets during examination, treatment, or inoculation.
• Prepare routine in‑house laboratory tests (e.g., canine heartworm, feline leukemia, FIV, and canine parvovirus) as allowed by state rules and regulations.
• Monitor the comfort of hospitalized patients and ensure their comfort by walking, exercising, feeding, and cleaning cages and pets as approved by the veterinarian or veterinary technician.
• Bathe and dip pets when necessary to treat dermatological conditions, when advised by veterinarian or veterinary technician.
• Clean the surgical suite and instruments.
• Ensure cleanliness of the hospital, including housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishes, mopping, cage cleaning, trash collection and removal, and instrument cleaning as outlined by hospital protocols.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Job description

Pet Care Assistant

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Responsibilities

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Prepare the treatment room for examination of pets and all necessary medical items and supplies (e.g., vaccinations, fecal loops, slides, etc.) for the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician.
• Set up fecals, smears, and skin scrapings as allowed by state rules and regulations.
• Serve as support to the Client Services Coordinator, Veterinary Assistant, and Veterinary Technician.
• Hold or restrain pets during examination, treatment, or inoculation.
• Prepare routine in‑house laboratory tests (e.g., canine heartworm, feline leukemia, FIV, and canine parvovirus) as allowed by state rules and regulations.
• Monitor the comfort of hospitalized patients and ensure their comfort by walking, exercising, feeding, and cleaning cages and pets as approved by the veterinarian or veterinary technician.
• Bathe and dip pets when necessary to treat dermatological conditions, when advised by veterinarian or veterinary technician.
• Clean the surgical suite and instruments.
• Ensure cleanliness of the hospital, including housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishes, mopping, cage cleaning, trash collection and removal, and instrument cleaning as outlined by hospital protocols.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $15.00 - $16.44 per hour, based on experience, skill level, and education. Rates may vary by location or applicable minimum wage laws.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth) with company match.
• Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program for full‑time DVMs.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Top‑Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources, including free coaching and counseling.
• Associate Life Insurance (company‑paid) and supplemental life insurance options.
• Company‑Paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid Parental Leave for birth and adoption.
• Continuing Education Allowance for eligible positions.
• Back‑Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources.
• Fertility and Family Building Support.
• Digital Exercise Therapy program.
• Voluntary Protection Benefits for hospital stays, critical illness, and accidents.
• Legal Plan covering a wide range of legal needs.
• Identity Protection.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets.
• Exclusive Discounts on products and services.

Eligibility

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full‑time (FT) associates are eligible for all benefit programs, including the Student Debt Program available for FT DVMs only. Part‑time associates are eligible for benefits with an asterisk (*) indicated next to each benefit.