Veterinary Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary team as a Veterinary Assistant in Clayton, NC, where you'll provide exceptional care alongside a dedicated staff. This full-time position offers the opportunity for career growth with access to tuition reimbursement, a health care plan, and a collaborative work environment. As part of a respected organization recognized for its rapid growth, your role will directly contribute to community well-being while making a significant impact on pet care.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Educational assistance for veterinary technician programs

Discounted Veterinary Care

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Qualifications

• Must possess strong communication skills and good judgment.
• Flexible with schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist DVMs with surgical prep and procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples.
• Communicate patient updates to clients.

Skills

Communication

Animal handling

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Join to apply for the Veterinary Assistant role at Southern Veterinary Partners

16 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Veterinary Assistant role at Southern Veterinary Partners

Clayton Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital located in booming Clayton, North Carolina. Located in a suburb of Raleigh, our 8-doctor, state-of-the-art, small animal hospital has been providing comprehensive veterinary care in our community since 1986. Our welcoming team consists of collaborative, innovative, out-of-the-box thinkers who understand that animals are not just pets - they’re family.

If you are a passionate and caring team player, please feel free to send us a resume or apply today!

To find out more about Clayton Animal Hospital, please visit https://claytonanimalhospital.com/.

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Position Skills

• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
• Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
• Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
• Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
• High quality client communication on patient updates and questions
  
  

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or GED certificate
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Pay range of $16.00-$18.00/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
  
  

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Southern Veterinary Partners by 2x

Get notified about new Veterinary Assistant jobs in Clayton, NC.

ER/ICU Veterinary Technician/Assistant - Swing Shift 11a-11p

Part-Time Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant

ER Veterinary Technician or Assistant - Overnight

ER Veterinary Technician or Assistant - Swing Shift

Fuquay-Varina, NC $16.00-$21.00 2 days ago

ER Veterinary Technician or Assistant - Swing Shift

Veterinary Assistant or Assistant - Surgical

Veterinary Technician Assistant - Surgery

Part-Time ER/ICU Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Veterinary Assistant or Technician-Part Time

ER/ICU Veterinary Technician/Assistant - Swing Shift 2pm-2am

ICU Veterinary Technician or Assistant - Day and Overnight Shifts

Veterinary Technician or Assistant - Dermatology

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area $39,000.00-$77,109.00 20 hours ago

Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Assistant 5034 Raleigh Leesville Rd. (4 day work week)

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.