Crematory Assistant

About the Role

When you join Piedmont Veterinary Clinic in Hillsborough, NC, you are partnering with a practice that has built deep community trust since 1978. Our mission is centered on providing the highest level of veterinary medicine while treating every patient as if they were our own. We believe you deserve a practice where you can achieve your career goals, and this is your opportunity to do your best work alongside experienced and compassionate teammates.

At Piedmont Veterinary Clinic, you will practice small animal medicine focused on comprehensive care across all life stages. Our dedication to advanced medicine means you will be delivering high-quality surgical procedures, expert dentistry, and advanced care supported by thorough testing and diagnostics. While we handle robust urgent care cases during regular hours, serious emergencies after hours are seamlessly referred to the dedicated specialists at Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital, allowing you to maintain a sustainable work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Transport: Pickup and return remains from hospitals.
• Documentation and Handling: Tag, label, and document in all logs to ensure precision and accuracy.
• Create Lasting Keepsakes for Families: Process ashes, prepare urns, craft nameplates, and complete certificates for each pet.
• Be a Trusted Point of Contact: Manage all incoming calls coming into the crematory.
• Uphold a Clean and Respectful Environment: Maintain the crematory to the highest standards, ensuring a clean, orderly, and respectful space at all times.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of prior Veterinary industry experience is required.
• A compassionate and steady presence, with the ability to manage stressful and emotional situations with good judgment and composure.
• The physical and mental capacity to thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Confident computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong communication skills with a positive, caring, and compassionate nature.
• A valid Driver's License in good standing with a good driving record.

Benefits

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

• Competitive Compensation: A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.
• Financial Security: Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.
• Commitment to Growth: Support for your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.
• The Power of a Network: Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration, career growth, and sharing best practices.
• Valuable Perks: Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

Schedule

Consistent operating hours—Monday through Friday until 5:30 PM, and Saturday mornings.

About the Company

Piedmont Veterinary Clinic is located in the charming community of Hillsborough, NC, an established presence in a region known for its deep history. Operating out of our facility at 210 Millstone Drive, we pride ourselves on cultivating a friendly and compassionate service environment where all teammates are supported.

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.