Veterinary Assistant: Growth, Team Impact & Great Benefits

Abqpetcarehospital; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

North Mecklenburg Animal Hospital in Cornelius, NC, is seeking full-time Veterinary Assistants to join our multi-doctor practice. We offer a 40+ year history, state-of-the-art facility, competitive pay, and a revamped benefits package.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, restraining animals during procedures, maintaining inventory, administering medications under supervision, and providing excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can handle them when stressed or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience but not required.
• Meet physical demands: lifting and restraining animals up to 40 lbs.
• Familiar with Fear Free techniques.
• Walks or stands for extended periods; work in bent/squatting position.
• Teamplayer who works well with all hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and assist after surgery.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Assist with routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal).
• Sterilize surgical instruments/equipment.
• Clean/disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under Veterinarian supervision.
• Feed/bathe animals.
• Answer phones and provide customer service.
• Assist clients with their pets.

Skills

Animal care

Patient care

Restraint

Fear Free

Teamwork

Customer service

Radiography

Bloodwork

Sterilization

Tools

Radiography

Bloodwork

Sterilization

Job description

North Mecklenburg Animal Hospital in Cornelius, NC, is seeking full-time Veterinary Assistants to join our multi-doctor practice. We offer a 40+ year history, state-of-the-art facility, competitive pay, and a revamped benefits package.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, restraining animals during procedures, maintaining inventory, administering medications under supervision, and providing excellent client service.