Veterinary Assistant

PriorityPet Urgent Care; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k & matching

Life & supplemental insurance

HSA

FSA

Paid vacation

Sick time

Parental leave

Continuing Education allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Priority Pet Urgent Care in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our brand-new state-of-the-art clinic. You will contribute to triage, animal restraint, lab work, imaging, and nursing care for diverse cases.

We value teamwork, compassion, and excellence, offering strong benefits and ongoing training to help you grow in a supportive environment. Candidates with 1+ year of experience and a passion for animal care are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 1+ year veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Compassionate and calm team player.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient in sample collection, lab tests, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring bonus.
• Self-starter with desire to advance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and triage incoming patients.
• Restrain pets safely during exams and procedures.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; perform radiographs.
• Assist in surgical prep and anesthesia management.

Skills

1+ year experience

Compassionate

Multi-tasking

Pet restraint

Communication skills

Lab work familiarity

Self-motivated

Job description

Company Description

Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners? We are excited to announce the

Company Description

Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners? We are excited to announce the brand new Priority Pet Urgent Care state of the art clinic here in Morrisville, NC is now open! We are available for urgent care pet needs every day from 4 pm – 12 midnight. We are excited to serve the local community and their pets, and are currently looking for additional well-rounded and experienced veterinary assistants to help us achieve our goals! The Priority Pet Urgent Care mission is committed to providing easy-to-access quality care with a promise to our clients that their pets are our priority. We value teamwork, compassion, and excellence, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development. To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://prioritypetmorrisville.com/

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of 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

We’re looking for:

• A Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.


• Compassionate and calm team player.


• The ability to multi-task.


• Must be able to properly restrain pets.


• Strong communication skills.


• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!


• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)


• Employee Assistance Program


• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees


• Paid Bereavement Program


• Paid Parental Leave Program


• Competitive Compensation


• Continuing Education Allowance (applicable to licensed employees)


• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program


• Career Development Opportunities


• 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/