Veterinary Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners; North Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded veterinary practice in North Carolina is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their dedicated team. The role involves supporting skilled veterinary teams in providing quality care, with responsibilities ranging from surgical assistance to client communication. This position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits to foster personal development.

Benefits

Health care plans

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule for weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist DVMs and veterinary technicians with surgeries and procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples.
• Communicate updates to clients.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Teamwork

Judgment

Stress management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Coddle Creek Animal Hospital is a 4 DVM practice located in Concord, North Carolina, nestled in the piedmont of North Carolina. We are just minutes away from the Charlotte area and beautiful Lake Norman. Charlotte offers a variety of activities, including parks, concerts, malls, museums, breweries, Charlotte Motor Speedway, and Bank of America Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers. You can spend time at Lake Norman on weekends boating, fishing, and enjoying the sunshine. It’s also about a 3-hour drive to the Carolina coast and 2 hours to the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Founded in 1996, Coddle Creek Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to canine and feline patients. We utilize Avimark veterinary software and Idexx for all reference diagnostics, both in-house and out. Our in-house diagnostics include Lasercyte, Sedivue, Catalyst equipment, digital dental x-ray, and DR x-ray. Recently, we purchased a Navi Vet Ultrasound. We offer various surgical services in our spacious surgical suite. Our facility has 4 exam rooms, an isolation room, and a comfort room, with room to expand. Our goal is to provide personalized care with exceptional hospitality, supported by a collaborative, supportive DVM team committed to providing the highest level of medicine and enabling our patients to live longer, healthier lives.

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital. You will support our skilled Vet Assistants, Credentialed Veterinary Technicians, and DVMs in daily operations. Joining our organization grants access to a peer network of over 5,000 professionals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help meet your career goals.

Position Skills:

1. Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and setting up for procedures or diagnostic tests.
2. Restrain animals safely, efficiently, and compassionately.
3. Obtain accurate vitals, medical histories, and note any changes in patient conditions for DVM review.
4. Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies.
5. Maintain all medical equipment, including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and other essential tools.
6. Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient updates and questions.

Position Requirements:

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays.
3. Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling.
4. Strong communication skills, good judgment, ability to manage stressful situations, and respectful teamwork.
5. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Compensation includes a pay range of $15.00-$18.00/hour based on experience, along with benefits such as health care plans, retirement plans, life insurance, short-term disability, paid time off, educational assistance, free telehealth access, discounted veterinary care, employee assistance program, and a large network of veterinary professionals. Join us to make a positive impact in your community and work with a dedicated team of animal lovers.