Veterinary Technician or Assistant

Vets Pets; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a respected veterinary hospital as a Veterinary Technician or Assistant, where you'll provide essential care to animals and support to owners. This full-time role will allow you to apply your veterinary experience in a rewarding environment that prioritizes animal health and team collaboration.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Medical plans with prescription drug benefits

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Life insurance for employees and dependents

Paid time off and holidays

Health Savings Account

Short-term disability

Critical illness and accident plans

Uniform allowance

Continuing education allowance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Veterinary experience as an assistant or technician preferred.
• Ability to work with sick animals and hazardous materials.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Client communication and triaging patients.
• Performing diagnostic tests and assisting with surgical procedures.
• Administering injections and managing patient care.

Skills

Professional communication

High-quality customer service

Effective teamwork

Proficiency with computers and electronics

Education

At least one year of veterinary experience as an assistant or technician

Job description

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Job Description

At Cornwallis Road Animal Hospital, we care deeply about our team and the animals in our care. Working at a veterinary hospital can be a rewarding and fulfilling career choice for individuals passionate about animal care and making a difference in pets' and owners' lives.

Here, you will have the opportunity to work with various animals, gain experience treating different conditions, and contribute to the health and well-being of animals in your community. You will work with a team that shares your passion and have opportunities to learn and grow professionally.

Duties

• Client communication
• Triaging patients, including injury/illness assessment, gathering patient information, and taking vital signs
• Performing diagnostic tests such as radiographs and lab work
• Assisting with surgical procedures and patient monitoring
• Taking radiographs
• Administering IV & IM injections
• Dispensing controlled drugs
• Placing IV catheters and maintaining feeding and urinary catheters
• Monitoring surgical procedures
• Performing lab diagnostics
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with or around sick animals, hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, and odors
• Professional communication and maintaining professionalism in challenging situations
• Providing high-quality customer service
• Effective teamwork
• Proficiency with computers and electronics

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs throughout the workday
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Frequent lifting, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, and squatting

Education and Experience

• At least one year of veterinary experience as an assistant or technician preferred

Perks and Benefits

• Tuition assistance
• Medical plans with prescription drug benefits
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting
• Life insurance for employees and dependents
• Paid time off and holidays
• Health Savings Account
• Short-term disability
• Critical illness and accident plans
• Uniform allowance
• Continuing education allowance
• Employee assistance program

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Veterinary Services

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