Veterinary Assistant - Grow Your Skills & Make an Impact

Westbrook Animal Hospital; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition Support Program for Veterinary

Referral bonus program

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Westbrook Animal Hospital in Burlington, NC is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. We work together to uphold high standards of veterinary care while creating a supportive, positive environment where team members can learn, grow, and enjoy the work they do.

We believe that caring for our patients starts with caring for one another. If you enjoy hands-on patient care, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to continue expanding your veterinary skills,

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary assistant experience.
• Confidence with patient handling and restraint.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and patient vital signs.
• Experience with IV catheter placement, sample collection, and laboratory procedures.
• Knowledge of medication administration and veterinary treatment protocols.
• Strong communication and client-service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate medical records.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Dependable, compassionate, and team-oriented attitude.
• Passion for veterinary medicine and continued professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Safely and compassionately handle and restrain dogs and cats for examinations and procedures.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations, treatments, surgeries, and other procedures.
• Monitor, adjust, and document anesthesia depth and patient vital signs.
• Place IV catheters and collect blood, urine, stool, and other diagnostic samples.
• Perform laboratory testing and assist with diagnostic imaging.
• Administer medications, treatments, and vaccines as directed.
• Prepare examination rooms, surgical areas, instruments, and supplies.
• Assist with local and regional anesthesia as directed and permitted.
• Feed, exercise, monitor, and provide attentive care for hospitalized patients.
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient documentation.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding patient care and status.
• Maintain supplies and equipment to keep the hospital running efficiently.
• Sterilize and wrap instruments and maintain clean, sanitary treatment and surgical areas.
• Verify medication expiration dates and follow hospital safety and regulatory protocols.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Patient handling and restraint

Anesthesia monitoring

IV catheter placement

Laboratory procedures

Medication administration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Job description

Westbrook Animal Hospital in Burlington, NC is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. We work together to uphold high standards of veterinary care while creating a supportive, positive environment where team members can learn, grow, and enjoy the work they do.

We believe that caring for our patients starts with caring for one another. If you enjoy hands-on patient care, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to continue expanding your veterinary skills,