Veterinary Assistant

United Veterinary Care • Biscoe, NC

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Animal Hospital Biscoe is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Biscoe, NC! Our Veterinary Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. You will work closely with doctors and technicians to increase the efficiency of our hospital as well as the level of care we provide as a team. There may be opportunities to work across our network of locations, further broadening your exposure to diverse caseload and procedures. If you are passionate about animals and looking for a rewarding career in veterinary medicine where each day brings new opportunities to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• 2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve
• Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively
• A team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude
• Detail-oriented due to the high-level of quality medicine
• Ability to lift and restrain pets up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Animal handling and restraint
• Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures
• Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas
• Restock and organize medical supplies
• Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with clients, doctors, and veterinary team

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Paid time off inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation time
• Medical, vision and dental insurance plans with multiple options
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Long-term disability option
• Complimentary Life Insurance of $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
• Employee Discounts for Pet Care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed