Veterinary Assistant
Vetcor•Burlington, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
Westbrook Animal Hospital in Burlington, North Carolina, is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. We work together to uphold high standards of veterinary care while creating a supportive, positive environment where team members can learn, grow, and enjoy the work they do. We believe that caring for our patients starts with caring for one another. If you enjoy hands-on patient care, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to continue expanding your veterinary skills, we’d love to meet you.
Requirements
- Previous veterinary assistant experience
- Confidence with patient handling and restraint
- Experience with anesthesia monitoring and patient vital signs
- Experience with IV catheter placement, sample collection, and laboratory procedures
- Knowledge of medication administration and veterinary treatment protocols
- Strong communication and client-service skills
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate medical records
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Dependable, compassionate, and team-oriented attitude
- Passion for veterinary medicine and continued professional growth
Responsibilities
- Safely and compassionately handle and restrain dogs and cats for examinations and procedures
- Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations, treatments, surgeries, and other procedures
- Monitor, adjust, and document anesthesia depth and patient vital signs
- Place IV catheters and collect blood, urine, stool, and other diagnostic samples
- Perform laboratory testing and assist with diagnostic imaging
- Administer medications, treatments, and vaccines as directed
- Prepare examination rooms, surgical areas, instruments, and supplies
- Assist with local and regional anesthesia as directed and permitted
- Feed, exercise, monitor, and provide attentive care for hospitalized patients
- Maintain accurate medical records and patient documentation
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding patient care and status
- Maintain supplies and equipment to keep the hospital running efficiently
- Sterilize and wrap instruments and maintain clean, sanitary treatment and surgical areas
- Verify medication expiration dates and follow hospital safety and regulatory protocols
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support for veterinary technician licensing
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
