Senior Veterinary Assistant - Hands-On Care

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Match

Paid PTO

Parental Leave

Work/Life Balance day off

Disability coverage

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Lineberger Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant to deliver exceptional patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor practice.

The role involves restraining animals during exams, stocking rooms, sterilizing tools, and ensuring equipment is functional. Responsibilities include venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration and monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, meds administration, lab work, and client education.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting veterinarians in a hospital setting.
• Ability to restrain animals during examinations and procedures.
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians in animal care and handling.
• Restrain animals during initial exams and procedures.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies and sterilize tools.
• Maintain equipment and monitor anesthesia and other systems.
• Educate clients and update patient files.

Skills

Customer service

Lifting 40 lbs

Job description

Lineberger Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant to deliver exceptional patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor practice.

The role involves restraining animals during exams, stocking rooms, sterilizing tools, and ensuring equipment is functional. Responsibilities include venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration and monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, meds administration, lab work, and client education.