Veterinary Assistant

Westside Animal Hospital and Veterinary Dental Clinic; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in Durham, NC, is seeking a passionate Veterinary Assistant to provide exceptional care to pets. Join a supportive team and gain access to educational benefits, flexible scheduling, and a collaborative work environment. This role offers opportunities for professional growth while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Educational assistance for Vet Tech programs

Discounted Veterinary Care

Teladoc - FREE doctor access 24/7

Qualifications

• Assist DVMs and technicians with surgeries and procedures.
• Obtain vitals and medical histories from patients.
• Communicate effectively with clients about patient updates.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals and assist in medical procedures.
• Prepare laboratory samples and maintain medical equipment.
• Communicate with clients regarding their pets' care.

Skills

Communication

Animal Handling

Medical Procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED certificate

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Base pay range

$15.00/hr - $18.00/hr

About This Location:

Westside Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital located in vibrant Durham, North Carolina. Just minutes from downtown Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill, our 2-doctor, AAHA accredited, small animal hospital is in a league of its own. Established over 25 years ago, our positive, versatile, and progressive team provides comprehensive veterinary care to pets in our community. We work closely with our sister practice, the Veterinary Dental Clinic of North Carolina, who provides advanced dental procedures on-site and has a veterinary dental fellow on staff.

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 Westside Animal Hospital, please visit https://westsideanimal.com/

Overview

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.

Responsibilities / Qualifications

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 certificateÂ
• 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
  
  

Benefits

• Pay range of $15.00-$18.00/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Â
• Short Term DisabilityÂ
• 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 growthÂ
• 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

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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