Veterinary Assistant

Hirebridge; Marvin (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team dedicated to the health and happiness of pets! This role as a Veterinary Assistant offers a unique opportunity to work alongside compassionate professionals in a supportive environment. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring excellent patient care, assisting veterinarians with medical procedures, and fostering a positive atmosphere for both pets and their owners. With a commitment to employee well-being, the company provides competitive benefits and opportunities for growth. If you're passionate about animal care and teamwork, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401k program

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA options

Generous Pet-care Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Flexible Schedules

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Doctor in preparing patients for surgeries and examinations.
• Partner with the Veterinarian to administer patient triage protocol.
• Aid in recording observations and treatment plans for patients.

Skills

Veterinary medical terminology

Animal restraint techniques

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Happy people. Healthy pets.

At CityVet, we believe healthy pets start with happy people. It is important that our vet-led clinics are filled with smiling faces and compassionate pet people, and each of our employees plays a vital role in creating the positive vibe felt at our offices. Starting a career at CityVet means growing in a fun, people-first environment where the future of our employees is just as important as the future of our business.

We are looking for the right person to join our team!

CityVet is looking for Veterinary Assistants — with a minimum of 1 year of experience — to join our team! Although previous experience in a veterinary hospital is preferred, we do have entry-level positions available as well. We are willing to train the right candidate!

Responsibilities

The Veterinary Technician Assistant (TA) is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Doctor (DVM) leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of our clients and patients. The Veterinary Assistant works to relieve the Doctor from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Veterinary Assistants help facilitate and streamline communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.

Essential qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
• Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
• Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
• Lift 50 lbs to waist height
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication & listening skills
• Self-motivated & team-oriented

A day in the life:

• Assists the Doctor (DVM) in preparing patients for medical, surgical, and dental surgeries by assisting in the administration of anesthesia and properly restraining the patients as needed for examination and treatment.
• Effectively partners with the Veterinarian (DVM) to administer proper patient triage protocol based on the client and facilities' needs and capabilities in a fast-paced and effective manner.
• Aids the Doctor (DVM) with booked appointments, walk-ins, and work-ins, including recording observations/treatment plans in the patient file, and aids in the performance of medical treatments under doctor supervision.
• Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed.

Purr-worthy people care

At CityVet, we put an added focus on the well-being of our staff members because caring for people and their pets is no easy task. CityVet prioritizes meeting the full range of physical and mental well-being needs of our people.

In addition to health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, a competitive 401k program, vision and dental insurance, and HSA options, our full-time employees receive:

• Generous Pet-care Discounts
• Uniform Allowance
• Flexible Schedules
• Growth Opportunities

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