Veterinary Assistant
About the role
The Animal Care Center of Carters Creek is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for Veterinary Assistants who are excited to fully utilize their skills in both surgery and outpatient care while building meaningful relationships with clients and their pets.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient preparation and recovery during surgical and dental procedures.
- Maintain detailed medical records to support accurate patient care.
- Support exam room workflow by assisting with outpatient care, patient handling, and preparing for appointments.
- Communicate with clients to check-in for appointments, review treatment plans, provide discharge instructions, and address questions with empathy and clarity.
- Anticipate the needs of your team to maintain an efficient schedule while upholding the highest standards of patient care.
Requirements
This position is ideal for Veterinary Assistants who enjoy engaging with clients and supporting outstanding patient care in a collaborative, team environment. Schedule: This is a flexible position, with availability needed Monday - Saturday with the Saturday shifts rotating every other weekend.
Qualifications
- 1+ years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting.
- Proficiency In The Following Skills: Obtaining patient vitals and histories, Radiology, Laboratory sample collection, Surgical setup and assisting, Subcutaneous injections, Inpatient care.
- Skills We Would Love to See (But Are Happy to Help Develop): Venipuncture, Intramuscular injections, Surgical monitoring, Dental prophylaxis.
Skills
Skills We Would Love to See (But Are Happy to Help Develop): Venipuncture, Intramuscular injections, Surgical monitoring, Dental prophylaxis.
About Our Hospital
We are a five-doctor, rapidly growing veterinary hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to pets and the families who love them. Our team focuses on building strong relationships with our clients while delivering personalized veterinary medicine in a collaborative, supportive environment where every team member plays an important role in patient care.
Full-time benefits and compensation
- Compensation: $17-20 per hour, for each hour worked.
- Bonus package: $500 for those with 3+ years of consecutive, current experience.
- Penn Foster Scholarship Program.
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and disability.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 401k options.
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law.
- Personal pet discount.
Minimum Qualifications And Skill Set
- 1+ years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting.
- Proficiency In The Following Skills: Obtaining patient vitals and histories, Radiology, Laboratory sample collection, Surgical setup and assisting, Subcutaneous injections, Inpatient care.
- Skills We Would Love to See (But Are Happy to Help Develop): Venipuncture, Intramuscular injections, Surgical monitoring, Dental prophylaxis.
Company Information
To determine specific pay, the company will consider the applicant's education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors. During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed.