Veterinary Assistant

Dogwood-Veterinary-Hospital-; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k match

Paid PTO

Parental Leave

Work-life balance day

Disability options

Supplemental insurance

Discounted veterinary care

Scrub allowance

E-training

Professional growth

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Dogwood Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in a fast-paced, multi-doctor practice. You will help restrain animals, stock supplies, sterilize tools, and maintain equipment while delivering compassionate care to clients.

The ideal candidate communicates effectively, works well in a team, and is willing to work flexible hours and weekends. Prior customer service experience and a positive, energetic attitude are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience providing frontline client service in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
• Restrain animals as needed and stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies.
• Sterilize tools and ensure equipment is in working order.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Physical strength

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dogwood Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort

Reporting To: Practice Manager

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

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