Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to provide excellent patient care and client service. Responsibilities include assisting in examinations, communicating with clients, ensuring the supplies and equipment are ready, and supporting veterinarians. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and prior experience, thrive in a team setting, and be ready to work flexible hours.

Benefits

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Six weeks of paid Parental Leave

Work / Life Balance day off

Short-term and long-term disability options

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience is preferred.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Energetic, people-oriented individual with excellent work ethic and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in caring for animals during examinations.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Job description

Our hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Assistant helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools, and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Veterinary Assistants also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic, people-and-pet oriented individual with excellent work ethic, social, and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours and some weekends.

Ideal Candidate

• Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and the ability to work harmoniously with teammates are required
• Prior experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Benefits include 401k Match, generous paid time off (PTO), six (6) weeks of paid Parental Leave, one (1) Work / Life Balance day off, short-term and long-term disability options, supplemental insurance options, and discounted Veterinary Care.
• We also offer hands-on and E-training, professional growth opportunities, and tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students.

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