Veterinary Assistant Experienced
About The Position
VCA Apex Animal Hospital in Apex, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join its general practice team. The role supports patients throughout their visits, from examinations and procedure preparation through treatments, diagnostics, and discharge. The assistant works alongside veterinarians and technicians across a variety of cases, including wellness visits and more involved procedures, while helping the hospital operate smoothly. The position offers hands-on experience in patient care, pharmacy support, treatments, procedures, diagnostics, client communication, and hospital upkeep. The team is looking for someone positive, motivated, adaptable, and willing to contribute ideas and support colleagues. Compensation is $19.00–$21.00 per hour, depending on experience and skill set. The potential schedule is full-time, with a weekend rotation required.
Requirements
- Experienced veterinary assistant; no specific number of years is stated.
- Positive, motivated, adaptable, and efficient across a variety of cases and species.
- Able to work collaboratively and communicate clearly with the veterinary care team.
- Willing to wear multiple hats and support the team through challenges.
- Able to work a weekend rotation.
Responsibilities
- Monitor hospitalized patients and report changes in behavior, comfort, and vital signs to the veterinary team.
- Support pharmacy activities, treatments, procedures, and diagnostic work.
- Prepare treatment areas, exam rooms, and surgical suites, maintaining clean, organized, and sterile environments.
- Provide husbandry and comfort care for hospitalized patients, including feeding, walking, cage cleaning, and changing bedding.
- Assist with laboratory procedures and basic diagnostic testing.
- Administer medications and maintain accurate patient records.
- Assist with client communication, education, and coordination during patient intake and discharge.
- Communicate with veterinarians, technicians, and the broader care team to support patient flow.
- Assist with examinations and prepare patients for procedures.
- Contribute ideas and support the team across a variety of cases and species.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and paid sick days.
- Paid parental leave and fertility benefits.
- Paid bereavement days.
- Free mental health support through the Cigna Life Assistance Program and Lyra.
- Free Headspace subscription.
- Hospital discounts for personal pets, including free vaccines.
- Discounted Hill's or Royal Canin pet food delivered to your home.
- Three pairs of scrubs per year.
- 401(k) retirement savings with employer contribution.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options.
- Multiple flexible health insurance plans.
- 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance.
- VCA-sponsored Veterinary Technician National Exam and employer-paid test preparation.
- Paid yearly NAVTA membership and state credential renewal.
- VCA-sponsored scholarships and discounts to Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician Program.
- Free RACE-approved continuing education, training, and job-support webinars through Woof University.
- Free Vetfolio and Plumb's online formulary subscriptions, plus VETgirl savings.
- Access to the Mars Veterinary Health library.
- Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
