Veterinary Assistant
YesterdayJob Description
Animal Care Center of Carters Creek is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our 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.
In this role, you will play an important part in supporting our veterinarians and technicians while helping ensure every patient receives high-quality, compassionate care.
In this role, you will:
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.
Full-time benefits and compensation**:
Minimum Qualifications and Skill Set:
Proficiency in the following skills:
Skills We Would Love to See (But Are Happy to Help Develop):
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.
Our hospital offers a full range of services including preventative care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and advanced medical treatments, allowing our team to practice high-quality medicine while continuing to grow their skills and experience. To support this level of care, our facility is equipped with modern veterinary technology including digital X-ray, ultrasound, therapeutic laser therapy, and in-house laboratory equipment (Abaxis / Zoetis) to help provide efficient diagnostics and treatment for our patients. As part of our continued growth and expansion, we are also adding digital dental radiography, allowing our medical team to further enhance the level of dental care we provide.
As our practice continues to grow, we are excited to welcome team members who are passionate about animal care, motivated to learn, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented veterinary environment. Our hospital culture emphasizes teamwork, support, and a shared commitment to providing exceptional care to every patient who walks through our doors.
#SPO
*To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: 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. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law. WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.
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.
In this role, you will play an important part in supporting our veterinarians and technicians while helping ensure every patient receives high-quality, compassionate care.
In this role, you will:
- 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.
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.
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
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.
Our hospital offers a full range of services including preventative care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and advanced medical treatments, allowing our team to practice high-quality medicine while continuing to grow their skills and experience. To support this level of care, our facility is equipped with modern veterinary technology including digital X-ray, ultrasound, therapeutic laser therapy, and in-house laboratory equipment (Abaxis / Zoetis) to help provide efficient diagnostics and treatment for our patients. As part of our continued growth and expansion, we are also adding digital dental radiography, allowing our medical team to further enhance the level of dental care we provide.
As our practice continues to grow, we are excited to welcome team members who are passionate about animal care, motivated to learn, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented veterinary environment. Our hospital culture emphasizes teamwork, support, and a shared commitment to providing exceptional care to every patient who walks through our doors.
#SPO
*To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: 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. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law. WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.