Veterinary Assistant/Technician

Southern Veterinary Partners; Wilmington (NC, DE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at a leading animal hospital in Wilmington, North Carolina, where you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to pets. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will work closely with skilled professionals, assisting in surgeries, collecting lab samples, and ensuring a safe environment for animals. This position offers a flexible schedule, educational assistance for veterinary technician programs, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in your community. Be part of a collaborative network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals dedicated to enhancing animal health and well-being.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Educational Assistance for Vet Tech Programs

Teladoc - FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Collaborative Working Environment

Qualifications

• Assist DVMs with appointments and surgical procedures.
• Obtain and prepare laboratory samples for testing.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient updates.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinary technicians and DVMs in daily operations.
• Restrain animals safely and efficiently during procedures.
• Maintain medical equipment and ensure proper care.

Skills

Animal Handling

Client Communication

Medical Procedures Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Stress Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Surgical Equipment

Laboratory Machines

Anesthesia Machines

Job description

College Road Animal Hospital is located in historic Wilmington, North Carolina. Close to colorful beaches, a scenic Riverwalk, and a plethora of outdoor activities, our 5-doctor, first-class, small animal hospital has been providing comprehensive veterinary care in our community for over 30 years. Our rock star team is collaborative, practices cutting edge medicine, and is dedicated to helping pets live longer, healthier lives.

If you are a passionate and caring team player, please feel free to send us a resume or apply today!

To find out more about College Road Animal Hospital, please visit https://www.collegeroadanimalhospital.com/

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Position Skills:

• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
• Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
• Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
• Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
• High quality client communication on patient updates and questions

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED certificate
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Pay rate is $14.00-19.00/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share a common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a variety of tasks and helping animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018-2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017-2021).