Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Walkertown (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Personal Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Bonuses

Job summary

Walkertown Veterinary Hospital in North Carolina seeks a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will support three veterinarians with patient care, lab work, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesia assistance, helping to deliver high-quality care to pets in our community.

We offer hands-on training, growth opportunities, and a benefits package. Join a state-of-the-art facility serving Walkertown and surrounding areas, with a commitment to compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Veterinary Assistant experience preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, team player and strong communicator.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Experience in sample collection, medical histories, lab tests, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets, triage incoming patients, collect and analyze lab samples.
• Assist with radiographs and diagnostic imaging, and nursing care of hospitalized cases.
• Administer medications and communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Assist with anesthesia preparation and monitoring as needed.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Pet Restraint

Job description

At Walkertown Veterinary Hospital, we're dedicated to providing the highest standard of veterinary care for your pet. We have 3 veterinarians that understand every pet has individual healthcare needs and we strive to partner with our clients to meet those needs. Our full-service hospital cares for patients inWalkertown, Kernersville, Walnut Cove, Winston-Salem, and the surrounding areas of North Carolina.

Our hospital is committed to offering our patients the latest in veterinary medicine,equipment, and technology. We have a state-of-the-art facility with a complete in-house laboratory, 2 digital radiology units, modern surgical suite with the ability to perform complex and orthopedic procedures, a class IV therapy laser and more!

Walkertown is a town in Forsyth County, North Carolina,a rural area outside of Winston-Salem. Thishomestyle town is known forits many great local restaurants, culture, rich history, and antiques galore!Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy mountain hiking,fishing, hunting, and exploring the beautiful surroundings. This growing region offers fantastic public schools and would be a great place to raise a family!

Come visit and check us out.... you won't want to leave!

Job Description

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.

May be exposed to loud barking and brief periods of unpleasant odors.

You will have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development tobe a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move!

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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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 pre-employment screening.

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