Veterinarian Assistant

K2K9 Solutions; Jackson Springs (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

K2K9 Solutions, LLC is seeking a Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time) to join our on-site veterinary hospital in Jackson Springs, NC. You will support veterinarians and lead veterinary technicians in hands-on care for working canines and contract canines.

The role requires strong clinical skills, leadership ability, and comfort handling large-breed working dogs. You will collaborate with veterinarians, techs, kennel staff, and program managers to maintain high standards of care and clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently with initiative.
• Proficient in basic computer tasks (Excel) and medical records systems.
• Willing to handle non-traditional veterinary tasks.
• Comfortable sharing on-call duties on weekends/evenings.
• Passion for canine care, especially working dogs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a core team member in care of all K2K9 working canines and contracted canines.
• Collaborate daily with veterinarians, vet techs, kennel staff, and program managers.
• Assist Veterinarian in procedures and surgeries.
• Assist in veterinary procedures such as blood draws, tests, radiology, fecal analysis, ear and skin cytology, urinalysis.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and order in hospital yards, exam rooms, laboratory, surgical room and radiology.
• Coordinate canine physical therapy and conditioning programs with the Lead Veterinary Technician or Veterinarian.
• Operate and maintain in-house diagnostic and lab equipment.
• Share responsibility for year-round on-call duties (50%).
• Maintain veterinary records.

Skills

Clinical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Computer literacy (Excel)

On-call availability

Dog care passion

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: JACKSON SPRINGS, NC 27281

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Job Title: Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time)

Location: On-site | K2K9 Solutions, LLC - North Carolina Department: K2K9

Reports to: Lead Veterinary Technician

Position Summary

The Veterinary Assistant plays a key leadership role in our on-site veterinary hospital. This position is responsible for assisting in providing hands-on care for working canines, contract canines, and supporting the veterinarian and Lead Veterinary Technician in all clinical duties. The role requires strong clinical skills, leadership ability, and comfort handling high-drive, large-breed working dogs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a core team member in the care of all K2K9 working canines and contracted canines.
• Collaborate daily with veterinarians, vet techs, kennel staff, and program managers.
• Assist Veterinarian in procedures and surgeries.
• Assist in performing veterinary procedures such as: Blood draws, Tests, Radiology, Fecal analysis, Ear and skin cytology, Urinalysis.

Other tasks as directed/needed

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and order in all veterinary areas including hospital yard, exam rooms, laboratory, surgical room and radiology.
• Handle a variety of large-breed dogs (e.g., Labs, German Shepherds, Malinois), including those with aggressive or reactive behavior.
• Coordinate canine physical therapy and conditioning programs in collaboration with the Lead Veterinary Technician or Veterinarian.
• Operate and maintain all in-house diagnostic and lab equipment.
• Participate in training sessions as needed.
• Coordinate with the Lead Veterinary Technician, Hospital Director and Hospital Administrative Assistant for efficient clinic operations.
• Manage veterinary care reporting for both K2K9 Working Dogs and Contract dogs.
• Share responsibility for year-round on-call duties (50%).
• Work toward attaining a Veterinary Technician Certification.
• Maintain veterinary records.
• Direct report to the Lead Veterinary Technician.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills and attention to detail.
• Professional demeanor and calm presence under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently with strong initiative.
• Proficient in basic computer tasks, including Microsoft Excel; willingness to learn in-house medical records system.
• Must be adaptable, dependable, and willing to handle non-traditional veterinary hospital tasks.
• Comfortable with sharing on-call responsibilities on weekends and evenings.
• Passion for canine care, especially in working dog environments.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience with working or military/police canines.
• Experience in a small team or clinical operations.
• Familiarity with mobile veterinary operations and fieldwork.

K2K9 Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization.