Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Greensboro (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401k matching

PTO

Parental leave

Work-life balance day

Disability options

Discounted veterinary care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and e-training

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Durham Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The role involves restraining animals during exams, stocking rooms, sterilizing tools, and ensuring equipment is ready for procedures.

You will communicate with clients, update patient records, and contribute to a professional, caring environment. Weekend availability and on-site presence are required to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and assist in handling animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
• Restrain animals when necessary and prepare exam and surgery rooms with supplies.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files.
• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and strong communication in a fast-paced clinic.
• Be compassionate, caring, and able to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Work well independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Prior Customer Service Experience

Lift 40 lbs

Job description

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Location: Durham Veterinary Clinic

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
• Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
• Be compassionate/caring
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

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

Job 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
• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians