Veterinary Assistant (VA)

Hirebridge

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401-k program

PTO

Life and disability insurance programs

Generous Pet-care Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

A progressive veterinary hospital in Charlotte is seeking a Veterinary Assistant with at least 2 years of experience. The role focuses on maintaining excellent patient care while assisting the Veterinarian with medical, surgical, and dental procedures. Candidates should have strong communication skills, the ability to work under stress, and be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. The position offers health benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

At least 2 years of veterinary in-clinic experience.
Ability to work weekends and some holidays.
Understanding of animal restraint and care.
Ability to lift 50 lbs to waist height.

Responsibilities

Maintain excellent patient care and operational productivity.
Assist the Veterinarian in surgical and dental procedures.
Record patient vital signs and history.
Walk clients with a genuine smile.

Skills

Critical thinking

Active listening

Time management

Excellent communication

Calmness under stress

Bilingual Spanish/English

Surgery/Anesthesia prep and monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Veterinary medical software (EzyVet)

Job description

We are looking for the right person to join our team!

CityVet Uptown Charlotte, a progressive growing veterinary hospital, is looking for a Veterinary Assistant -- with a minimum of 2 years of veterinary medical experience -- to join our team.

Responsibilities

The Veterinary Assistant (VA) is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinary Assistant manage their time and efforts to meet the needs of our clients and patients. The Veterinary Assistant works to relieve the Veterinary from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Veterinary Assistants help facilitate and streamline the communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.

Essential qualifications

At least 2 years of veterinary in clinic experience
Displays critical thinking ability and active listening skills
Maturity, good judgement and professional demeanor
Ability to work weekends and some holidays; our schedules are always made 6-8 weeks in advance, allowing plenty of time for requests for specific days off
Understanding and ability to properly and safely restrain animals, position for radiographs, draw blood, run diagnostics, fill medications as directed
Knowledgeable of veterinary medical software – EzyVet is helpful but not required
Lift 50 lbs to waist height
Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching
Strong time management skills
Excellent communication & listening skills
Positive attitude, self-motivated & team-oriented
Ability to remain calm and empathetic in stressful/emergency situations
Bilingual Spanish / English very helpful but not required
Surgery/Anesthesia prep and monitoring skills and experience required, dental experience preferred but not required.
High School Diploma or GED completed

A day in the life

Take thorough history from clients, obtain vital signs on patients, record all in medical record, work with lead veterinary assistant, veterinarian, and other team members in obtaining diagnostic samples, following the plan laid out by the veterinarian, putting in charges and answering client questions
Walk each client to the door with a genuine smile that comes from a heart to serve
Attend weekly staff meetings
Assists the Veterinarian in preparing patients for medical, surgical, and dental procedures and post procedure patient care, discharge preparation.
Effectively partner with the Veterinarian and other Veterinary Assistants (VA) in proper patient triage protocol following SOPs in effective and compassionate manner.

Taking care of our team in a Purr-worthy way

The well-being of our staff members is essential because caring for people and their pets is physically, emotionally and mentally demanding. CityVet prioritizes meeting the full range of physical and mental well-being needs of our people.