Veterinary Assistant

Allianceanimal; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal hospital in Morehead City, NC, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide compassionate care and support in a dynamic environment. You will engage in various tasks, from patient triage to surgical assistance, while benefiting from ongoing training and development opportunities. Join a dedicated team that values your skills and offers competitive compensation along with a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Proficient in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, and collection of lab samples.
• Management and nursing care of medical cases.
• Administration of medications and surgical preparation.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Education

Veterinary Assistant

Job description

At Mitchell Village Animal Hospital, we understand that pets are family. We strive to build relationships withpeoplein order to develop practical healthcare plans for your pet. We are dedicated to providing compassionate medical care through progressive medicine tailored to the needs of the families we serve.

We’re proud to offer k-laser therapy, digital x-ray, ultrasound, oral surgery, in-house laboratory, advanced soft tissue surgery, nutritional counseling, boarding & grooming, online pharmacy plus much more.

Mitchell Village Animal Hospital is located in Morehead City, NC, a popular vacation spot on the Atlantic coast. The shoreline and bountiful fishing have always attracted visitors and residents to Morehead City. The port and railroad have been big contributing factors to Morehead City's growth. Take to the endless activities in the water then enjoy a delicious meal at Bill Fish, Mac Daddy’s and more.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• An experienced Veterinary Assistantwith a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, andanesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance(applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available(i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit:https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/