Vet Assistant

Community Veterinary Partners; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital in Durham, NC, seeks a Vet Assistant to support ER/ICU teams in a fast-paced specialty hospital that operates 24/7. The role involves restraining canine and feline patients, assisting with treatments, taking radiographs, and maintaining records while upholding infection-control protocols.

Experience in emergency or critical care is preferred; HS diploma required, with 1 year veterinary experience expected; you will join a collaborative team dedicated to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional veterinary experience.
• Emergency, specialty or critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Restrain canine and feline patients safely for procedures.
• Assist veterinary technicians and clinicians with patient care and treatments.
• Position and obtain patient radiographs and document treatments.
• Enter patient vital signs and treatments into Cornerstone/Instinct; maintain records.
• Support team and maintain organized spaces; restock supplies and follow infection-control protocols.
• Follow hospital infection-control protocols and ensure a clean, safe environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Restraint skills

Problem-solving

Fast-paced

Clinical terms

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

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Vet Assistant

Full Time Non-Vet Labor Durham, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4767

Salary Range: $18.00 To $22.00 Hourly

About Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital

TVRH provides 24-hour emergency care and specialty referral services in surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, neurology, radiology, and rehabilitation. Our facilities offer advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, including digital radiography, ultrasonography, CT, MRI, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and in-house laboratory services.

Our team of veterinarians and support staff works together to provide high-quality care to our community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We value collaboration, communication, teamwork, and creating a positive environment where our team members can continue developing their skills.

Position Summary

The ER/ICU Veterinary Technician Assistant supports veterinary technicians and clinicians by helping provide efficient, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency and critical care environment.

This role also assists with hospital cleanliness, patient husbandry, stocking, and infection-control practices to help maintain a safe and organized workplace for patients, clients, and team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely and appropriately restrain canine and feline patients for procedures
• Assist veterinary technicians and clinicians with patient care and treatments
• Assist with positioning and obtaining patient radiographs
• Enter patient vital signs into Cornerstone and document completed treatments in Instinct
• Complete other basic patient record documentation as directed
• Proactively support team members throughout the hospital as needed
• Monitor supply levels and add needed items to the appropriate supply/want list
• Restock treatment areas and maintain organized workspaces
• Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning responsibilities
• Follow hospital infection-control and infectious disease protocols

Communication & Teamwork

Communicate clearly and professionally with veterinary staff

Maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations

Demonstrate compassion and appropriate communication around clients experiencing stressful or emotional situations

Identify concerns or operational issues and bring them to the attention of management

Participate in identifying solutions when appropriate

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Safe canine and feline restraint skills
• Strong teamwork and communication
• Initiative and willingness to assist where needed
• Flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Ability to follow established protocols and instructions
• Familiarity with veterinary medical terminology, veterinary software, animal first aid, and basic laboratory procedures is preferred.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED required

Minimum of 1 year of professional veterinary experience required

Professional experience with proper canine and feline restraint is required

Emergency, specialty, or critical care experience is preferred

This position operates in a specialty and emergency veterinary hospital providing outpatient care, diagnostic procedures, treatments, surgery, and hospitalization for small companion animals.

Team members routinely work around:

• Dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
• Computers and phones
• Anesthesia machines
• Ultrasound equipment
• Oxygen therapy equipment
• Other veterinary medical equipment

Physical Requirements

This is a highly active position. Team members must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Bend, kneel, stoop, and reach throughout the workday
• Safely handle and restrain animals
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Position Type & Schedule

This is a full-time position within a veterinary healthcare facility that operates24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Schedule availability will be based on hospital and departmental needs. Weekend, holiday, and inclement-weather availability may be required.

Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospitals provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other status protected by applicable law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Responsibilities may change at any time based on hospital and departmental needs.