Vet Care Assistant: Growth, Hands-On Animal Health

Vets Pets; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (2 options)

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Paid time off/holidays

Short-term disability

Uniform allowance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cornwallis Road Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated team member to join our supportive, patient-focused practice in Durham, NC. This role involves caring for animals, handling front-desk tasks, and supporting day-to-day operations to keep our clinic running smoothly.

Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a commitment to high-quality customer service while following safety procedures and maintaining clean, organized facilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, and unpleasant odors.
• Ability to always communicate professionally and effectively and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.
• Ability to provide high quality customer service embodying a yes culture for clients.
• Ability to work effectively with computers, software, and electronics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Physical ability to handle and restrain animals

Responsibilities

• Feeding and watering animals as directed
• Appropriately medicating pets
• Minimal front desk duties
• Occasional animal restraint
• Following laundry procedures
• Keeping facility floors and yards clean
• Ensuring proper pet identification is in place.
• Documenting care appropriately
• Following safety procedures
• Keeping runs and cages clean throughout the shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Work with animals

Customer service

Computer skills

Communication

Physical restraint

Job description

Cornwallis Road Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated team member to join our supportive, patient-focused practice in Durham, NC. This role involves caring for animals, handling front-desk tasks, and supporting day-to-day operations to keep our clinic running smoothly.

Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a commitment to high-quality customer service while following safety procedures and maintaining clean, organized facilities.