Experienced Veterinary Assistant

About the role

VCA Durant Road Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join their team in Raleigh, NC. The hospital is a 3-doctor full-service facility offering primary care, illness care, surgery, and dentistry services.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations, patient assessment, and recovery
• Procedural anesthesia and monitoring
• IV fluid administration and CRI calculations
• Hands-free radiology and diagnostic imaging
• Client communications and discharge

Requirements

Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital encourages input from team members to foster growth and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should be a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training. Knowledge of veterinary technician duties and responsibilities is essential.

Skills

Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are required.

Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

Pay

$17 - $20 /hr, based on skill set and experience.

Schedule

(5) 8 hour shifts, weekend rotation required.

What You'll Do

Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training, you will utilize the following skills:

• Physical examinations, patient assessment, and recovery
• Procedural anesthesia and monitoring
• IV fluid administration and CRI calculations
• Hands-free radiology and diagnostic imaging
• Client communications and discharge

Is VCA Right for You?

VCA offers a supportive work environment, career development programs, and competitive compensation and benefits. The hospital also provides free access to mental health resources and wellness subscriptions.

How to Apply

To apply, visit our internal career site if you are a current associate, or submit your application through our external career page at vcacareers.com. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled.