Pet Care Assistant: Hospital Support & Pet Comfort

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

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.