Full Time Experienced Veterinary Assistant w/ Surgery Skills

Alliance Animal Health•Clayton, NC

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Plantation Park Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant with surgery skills to join their team. This full-service hospital offers innovative treatments and a positive working environment. They emphasize a balance between work and family, with no weekend hours or on-call emergencies. The hospital is located in Clayton, NC, a growing and safe community with easy access to city life and outdoor activities.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant
Must be able to properly restrain pets
Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator

Nice To Haves

Surgery experience preferred, including anesthesia monitoring
Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Responsibilities

Pet restraint
Triage incoming patients
Collection and analysis of lab samples
Diagnostic imaging
Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
Administration of medications
Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
Surgical preparation and assistance
Anesthetic management

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Creative Schedule Available
Great Benefits, Incentives & More!
Comprehensive Benefits for Full Time team (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Competitive Compensation
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Holiday Pay