Veterinary Assistant

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Merrifield; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee pet discount

401(k) with match

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

New Hope Veterinary Hospital in Belmont, NC is hiring full-time Veterinary Assistants to join a team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to deliver high-quality care for canine and feline patients.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, employee pet discounts, a 401(k) with a generous match, and an employee referral bonus. Salary ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, with a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a veterinary setting is required.
• Technical know-how in disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits.
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.

Skills

Animal handling

Patient care

Communication with pet owners

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

New Hope Veterinary Hospital is a hiring full-time Veterinary Assistants to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us.If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect

As you join our mission to provide progressive, high-quality, compassionate medical and surgical care for your canine and feline family members, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve— medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
• Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
• Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.

Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour, determined by the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: Full-time- Mondays 8am-7pm, Tuesdays-Fridays 8AM-5:30PM, every other Saturday 8AM-1PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting is required.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Why New Hope** Veterinary Hospital at Bethel **** in Belmont, NC **?

New Hope Veterinary Hospital understands that the strongest relationships, with both pets and people, are built on trust. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, we offer acupuncture, laser therapy, laparoscopic surgery, ultrasound, orthopedic surgery and more. We are focused on making sure our doctor team has the equipment and training to provide the highest level of care. Our hospital is AAHA accredited and our team is trained on low stress handling and we are certified as Feline Friendly.

As a new team member, you will be met with the cutest patients and a team that treats each other like family. We celebrate our success—both personal and professional—and support each other on tough days. This support means that our hospital is ready to welcome you with open arms or provide support and mentorship to a new graduate.

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