Veterinary Assistant

Gentle Care Animal Hospital at Tryon; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a full-service animal hospital where you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care for pets. As a Veterinary Technician or Assistant, you will support veterinarians, assist in surgeries, and educate pet owners. This role offers the chance to grow your career with access to extensive learning resources and a supportive community. Enjoy a fulfilling work environment that values your contributions and provides comprehensive benefits, including competitive pay, health insurance, and opportunities for professional development. Be part of a team that truly cares about making a difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Contribution

Continuing Education Support

Scholarship Opportunities

Mental Health Benefits

Pet Perks

Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• 2 years of clinical experience in veterinary settings.
• Strong surgical experience and ability to place catheters.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care.
• Assist with surgeries and maintain medical records.

Skills

Veterinary Care

Surgical Assistance

Client Communication

Multi-tasking

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Technology

Job description

Job Post Template Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician Assistant – Anesthesia Experience

Gentle Care Animal Hospital

Raleigh, NC

Operating hours: M-F 7:30a-6p , Sat 9a-1p

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Gentle Care Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

At Gentle Care Animal Hospital, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

We are a full-service animal hospital offering boarding, daycare and grooming. We have the ability to perform specialty services in house including laparoscopic services, ultrasounds, and specialty services through partnered veterinarians.Here, we provide high quality medicine and tailor our patients’ care to their and their owners’ needs. Our patients benefit from our wide range of services and collaboration between doctors for patient care.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Gentle Care Animal Hospitalis looking for aVeterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistantto join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Veterinary Assistantyou’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• 2 years of clinical experience
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Strong surgical experience required
• Ability to place catheters and do blood draws,
• Commitment to working within a team environment
• Positive, will-do attitude!
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to multi-task in a busy work setting
• Professional demeanor and outgoing personality

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

●Ourvast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU

●Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills

●A program todesigned to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

●Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians

●Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

●Paid time offincluding 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions

●Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account

●Pet perksincluding free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations

●Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets

●Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions

●401k with employer contribution and no waiting period

●Continuing education and development supportthrough our library offree CE courses and paid time off to complete

●Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

and so much more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at$18 -$21/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered