Veterinary Technician Assistant

NVA General Practice; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

NVA General Practice is seeking a veterinary assistant to support the care team and animal patients. The role includes assisting with treatments, monitoring hospitalized pets, restraining animals, and helping with diagnostic procedures. You will also maintain cleanliness and inventory, and assist with client communications.

The position emphasizes teamwork, Fear Free techniques, and physical stamina to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for long periods. A compassionate approach to animals is essential.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with animals and stay calm when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience but not required.
• Ability to meet physical demands: lift up to 40 lbs, restrain animals.
• Familiar with Fear Free techniques.
• Walks or stands for extended periods and may squat or bend.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Teamwork

Fear Free techniques

Tools

Sterilization of instruments

Job description

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Job Overview

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets. Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Customer service
• Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications

• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals. Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Familiar with Fear Free techniques.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

Pay

Starting at $15 per hour. Pay increases with experience and certifications; up to $25 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.