Vet Assistant for Animal Eye Care of Durham

Animal Care Centers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave and holiday pay

Free RACE-approved continuing教育

Job summary

Animal Eye Care Associates in Durham, NC is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our specialty ophthalmology team. You will support doctors, technicians, and clients, helping with exams, diagnostics, medications, and patient care.

Prior veterinary assistant experience is preferred, but a willingness to learn and collaborate in a fast-paced environment is essential. This is a great opportunity to grow beyond general practice and gain hands-on experience in specialty medicine with

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary assistant or animal care experience.
• Comfort handling dogs and cats of different sizes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Works well in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, compassionate, and attentive to detail.
• Eager to learn new skills and specialty veterinary medicine.
• Takes pride in providing excellent patient and client care.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and handle patients for examinations and treatments.
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas for appointments.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians during ophthalmic examinations and procedures.
• Help prepare patients for diagnostic testing and surgical procedures.
• Support patient monitoring and recovery.
• Administer medications and treatments under the direction of the veterinary team.
• Obtain patient histories and document information accurately in medical records.
• Provide compassionate care to patients during their visit.
• Communicate professionally with pet owners and help them feel comfortable and informed.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain exam, treatment, and surgical areas.
• Restock supplies and help maintain an organized hospital environment.
• Support the veterinary team wherever needed to keep patient care running smoothly.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

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Vet Assistant for Animal Eye Care of Durham

Full Time Non-Vet Labor Animal Eye Care of Durham, Durham, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3762

Veterinary Assistant – Join a Specialty Ophthalmology Team

Animal Eye Care Associates | Durham, NC
Schedule: Full-Time
Location: Durham, NC

Animal Eye Care Associates is looking for a compassionate and motivatedVeterinary Assistant to join our specialty ophthalmology team in Durham, NC.

At Animal Eye Care Associates,your pet’s vision is our priority. Our team focuses exclusively on veterinary ophthalmology, providing specialized care for pets experiencing a wide range of eye conditions and vision concerns. From comprehensive eye examinations and advanced diagnostics to medical management and surgical care, our team works together to help improve our patients’ comfort, vision, and quality of life.

This is a great opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant who wants togrow beyond general practice, gain exposure to specialty medicine, and learn alongside an experienced ophthalmology team.

What You'll Do

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our doctors, technicians, patients, and clients throughout the day. Responsibilities may include:

• Safely restraining and handling patients for examinations, diagnostics, and treatments
• Preparing exam rooms and treatment areas for appointments
• Assisting veterinarians and technicians during ophthalmic examinations and procedures
• Helping prepare patients for diagnostic testing and surgical procedures
• Supporting patient monitoring and recovery
• Administering medications and treatments under the direction of the veterinary team
• Obtaining patient histories and documenting information accurately in medical records
• Providing compassionate care to patients throughout their visit
• Communicating professionally with pet owners and helping them feel comfortable and informed
• Cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining exam, treatment, and surgical areas
• Restocking supplies and helping maintain an organized hospital environment
• Supporting the veterinary team wherever needed to keep patient care running smoothly

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous veterinary assistant or animal care experience
• Is comfortable handling dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments
• Has strong communication and organizational skills
• Works well in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Is dependable, compassionate, and attentive to detail
• Is eager to learn new skills and develop their knowledge of specialty veterinary medicine
• Takes pride in providing excellent patient and client care

Previous ophthalmology or specialty experience is a plus, but not required. We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in veterinary care and a willingness to learn.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Gain hands-on experience inveterinary ophthalmology and specialty medicine
• Work alongside an experienced veterinary team
• Expand your technical knowledge and skill set
• Support patients with unique and complex medical needs
• Be part of a collaborative environment focused on high-quality patient care
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional growth
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health and wellness support
• Generous PTO
• Paid parental leave and holiday pay
• Free RACE-approved continuing education
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee incentive programsPersonal pet care discounts across CVP locations
• Opportunities for growth and advancement throughout the CVP network

Ready to Grow Your Veterinary Career?

If you're passionate about helping animals and are interested in developing your skills inspecialty ophthalmology, we'd love to hear from you.