Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k Match

Paid PTO

Parental Leave

Job summary

Dogwood Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort in Chapel Hill is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor hospital.

The role includes restraining animals during examinations, stocking exam and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools, updating patient files, and communicating with clients. On-site presence is essential, with flexible hours and some weekends expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service within a veterinary or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Candidate must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and assist with patient handling.
• Excellent communication, reliability, and teamwork are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
• Restrain animals when necessary and ensure patient safety.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies and maintain sterilization of tools.
• Update and maintain patient files and communicate with clients.

Skills

Prior Customer Service Experience

Lift 40 lbs

Job description

Location: Dogwood Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Location: Dogwood Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort

Description

Our hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Assistant helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Veterinary Assistants also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours and some weekends.

Ideal Candidate

• Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude
• Be compassionate/caring
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with team mates is required
• Prior experience preferred
• This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students