We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to care for animals and support Veterinarians. You’ll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our facility. One of the most important Veterinary Assistant responsibilities is to ensure all areas are clean, for animals and humans alike. We’ll rely on you to assist the Veterinarian in examinations and operations.
Do you love animals? Then you’re halfway there.
You need the ability to care for them properly – that’s one of the most important Vet Assistant job requirements. This includes knowledge of routine tasks, like feeding but also readiness to care for injured or scared animals that might occasionally lash out. If you’re organized, quick on your feet and have the stomach to help with medical operations and euthanasia, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with patient care
- Collecting samples (urine, blood, feces, etc.) and running necessary tests
- Administer medication prescribed by Veterinarians (intravenous, intramuscular, oral, rectal, etc.)
- Clean cages and bathe animals* (*if necessary)
- Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
- Collecting medical history from clients
- Taking x-rays
- Prepping patients for surgery, monitoring, and assisting in surgery as necessary
- Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet
- Help in cases of emergencies
- Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments or calling patients in the examination room by priority
- Keep accurate records and logs
- Reassure clients that their pets are being cared for and explain issues
- Advise pet owners on nutrition and healthcare
- Assisting with Euthanasia
Skills
- Proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals
- Administrative experience is a plus
- Current or former pet ownership is an advantage
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient and caring personality
- Ability to follow instructions properly
- Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, birds, reptiles etc.)
- Sight of blood, needles, and open surgeries does not bother you
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 40 lbs)
- Availability to occasionally work in emergencies
- High school diploma; a certificate from a Veterinary Assistant program is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 38 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Name and telephone number of a previous employer & manager, in order for us to contact as a reference.
Experience:
- Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Matthews, NC 28104 (Required)
Work Location: In person