Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time)

K2K9 SOLUTIONS LLC•Jackson Springs, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Veterinary Assistant plays a key leadership role in our on-site veterinary hospital. This position is responsible for assisting in providing hands-on care for working canines, contract canines, and supporting the veterinarian and Lead Veterinary Technician in all clinical duties. The role requires strong clinical skills, leadership ability, and comfort handling high-drive, large-breed working dogs.

Requirements

Strong clinical skills and attention to detail.
Professional demeanor and calm presence under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable working independently with strong initiative.
Proficient in basic computer tasks, including Microsoft Excel; willingness to learn in-house medical records system.
Must be adaptable, dependable, and willing to handle non-traditional veterinary hospital tasks.
Comfortable with sharing on-call responsibilities on weekends and evenings.
Passion for canine care, especially in working dog environments.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with working or military/police canines.
Experience in a small team or clinical operations.
Familiarity with mobile veterinary operations and fieldwork.

Responsibilities

Serve as a core team member in the care of all K2K9 working canines and contracted canines.
Collaborate daily with veterinarians, vet techs, kennel staff, and program managers.
Assist Veterinarian in procedures and surgeries.
Assist in performing veterinary procedures such as: Blood draws, Tests, Radiology, Fecal analysis, Ear and skin cytology, Urinalysis, Other tasks as directed/needed.
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and order in all veterinary areas including hospital yard, exam rooms, laboratory, surgical room and radiology.
Handle a variety of large-breed dogs (e.g., Labs, German Shepherds, Malinois), including those with aggressive or reactive behavior.
Coordinate canine physical therapy and conditioning programs in collaboration with the Lead Veterinary Technician or Veterinarian.
Operate and maintain all in-house diagnostic and lab equipment.
Participate in training sessions as needed.
Coordinate with the Lead Veterinary Technician, Hospital Director and Hospital Administrative Assistant for efficient clinic operations.
Manage veterinary care reporting for both K2K9 Working Dogs and Contract dogs.
Share responsibility for year-round on-call duties (50%).
Work toward attaining a Veterinary Technician Certification.
Maintain veterinary records.
Direct report to the Lead Veterinary Technician.