Vet Assistant
About The Position
Colony Park Animal Hospital is a full-service, AAHA-accredited veterinary practice located in Durham, NC. We are looking for a bright, reliable Veterinary Assistant to join our team full time. This role will primarily support outpatient appointments and client care, with no anesthesia monitoring required (but welcomed if experienced). We are willing to train the right candidate with a strong foundation and great attitude. Colony Park Animal Hospital is a well-established, 5-doctor practice committed to providing exceptional service for routine medical care, surgery, and dentistry in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Requirements
- Veterinary Assistant experience preferred
- Comfortable with patient histories and preparing appointments
- Basic venipuncture skills preferred (or willingness to learn)
- Strong client communication and customer service skills
- Team-oriented, dependable, and eager to learn
- Positive attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working 1 weekend per month
Responsibilities
- Take patient histories and prepare rooms for appointments
- Assist DVMs during outpatient visits and treatments
- Perform venipuncture (or learn with training)
- Collect samples and support patient care
- Provide excellent client communication and education
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Help keep appointments running efficiently and on schedule
- Support a collaborative, positive hospital culture
Benefits
- Competitive pay + Monthly bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and mental health support (24/7 access)
- Generous PTO, paid parental leave, and holiday pay
- Opportunities for internal growth and career development across our network
- Free RACE-approved CE platform
- 401K with employer match
- Incentive programs recognizing team contributions
- Generous personal pet discounts
- Pet insurance discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
