Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Haywood Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary practice in Hendersonville, North Carolina, providing veterinary care with compassion and care. The team is collaborative and family-oriented, and values low-stress handling, teamwork, community support, and work-life balance. The hospital is closed on weekends and major holidays and operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Both full-time and part-time positions are available. The Veterinary Assistant supports patient care across medical, hospitalized, diagnostic, and surgical cases. Duties include animal restraint and triage, collecting and analyzing laboratory samples, diagnostic imaging, nursing care, medication administration, communicating treatment plans to clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. The role may involve exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases. Training and continuing development are available through virtual and hands-on interactive opportunities.
Requirements
- High work ethic and positive attitude.
- Arrive on time and ready to work.
- Exceptional customer service skills and precise communication ability.
- Ability to interpret medical records and accurately record client history.
- Knowledge of preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
- Ability to restrain pets safely using low-stress techniques.
- Proficiency in collecting blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples.
- Ability to properly set up and process laboratory samples and tests.
- Proficiency in positioning and capturing radiographs.
- Proficiency in anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
- Self-starter with a desire to continue advancing knowledge and skills.
- Ability to receive constructive feedback professionally to maintain hospital efficiency.
- Ability to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and possible exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience is preferred.
- CVT, RVT, or LVT credential is a bonus.
- Experience positioning for dental radiographs is a plus.
- Weekend availability.
Responsibilities
- Restrain animals using low-stress and safe handling techniques.
- Triage incoming patients.
- Collect and analyze laboratory samples.
- Perform diagnostic imaging.
- Manage and provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying levels of stability.
- Administer medications.
- Communicate treatment plans effectively to clients.
- Prepare for and assist with surgery.
- Manage anesthesia and monitor patients.
- Interpret medical records and accurately record client history.
- Set up and process laboratory samples and tests.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, liability, life, and supplemental insurance, plus HSA and FSA.
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
- Paid bereavement program.
- Paid parental leave program.
- Competitive compensation.
- Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
- Tuition reimbursement for any AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
- Career development opportunities.
- Referral bonus program for most positions.
- Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
