Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Animal Care Center of Carters Creek is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support client and patient care throughout the hospital. The role offers variety across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures. The assistant works in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and helps ensure efficient workflows and exceptional care throughout each patient visit. The hospital is a rapidly growing, six-doctor practice providing preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and advanced medical treatments. Its facility includes digital X-ray, ultrasound, therapeutic laser therapy, and in-house laboratory equipment (Abaxis / Zoetis); digital dental radiography is being added. The position is full-time with a flexible 5/8 or 4/10 schedule and requires availability Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays. The posting lists compensation of $15–$17.50 per hour in the schedule section and a pay range of $16–$17.50 USD elsewhere.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel, or related experience is preferred.
- Safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
- Ability to obtain patient histories, temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight, and assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures.
- Experience with basic restraint, oral medication administration, exam notes or scribing, and client communication and education.
- Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and accurate medical record documentation.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills, with a dependable, team-oriented work ethic.
- Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service.
- Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and safely restrain patients throughout the workday.
Nice To Haves
- A versatile, well-rounded skillset across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures.
- Motivation to learn and develop skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented veterinary environment.
Responsibilities
- Support efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
- Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry.
- Safely and gently handle and restrain patients during outpatient and procedural care.
- Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures.
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
- Review treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.
- Build positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service.
- Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces clean, organized, and prepared.
- Obtain patient histories, temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight; assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- Bonus package of up to $500 depending on experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
