Veterinary Assistant- Durham, NC
About The Position
Park Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care is an AAHA-accredited, full-spectrum small animal hospital seeking a motivated Veterinary Assistant to join their growing team. They pride themselves on a supportive environment, high-quality medicine, and have been voted Best of Durham 10 years in a row. The clinic provides services such as ultrasounds, orthopedic surgeries, laser therapy, dental x-rays, tech appointments, and other surgeries. They maintain strong AAHA standards, with only RVTs performing anesthesia and surgical duties. The environment facilitates growth and learning, with VA team leaders offering monthly and quarterly goals, regular 1:1 communication, and in-depth training.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of Veterinary assistant experience required
- Strong customer service skills
- Comfortable handling dogs & cats
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
- A dependable and adaptable team player with strong communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Cornerstone a plus
Responsibilities
- Animal restraint (Fear Free & Cat Friendly preferred)
- Assist with exams, treatments, and procedures
- Collect samples (blood, urine, fecal) & run in-house diagnostics
- Perform radiographs
- Prepare exam rooms & maintain cleanliness
- Administer medications under DVM/RVT supervision
- Client education & communication
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Assist with pharmacy and inventory
- Support hospitalized patient care
Benefits
- Competitive compensation + Monthly Bonus Opportunities
- Health, dental, vision, and mental health support (24/7 access)
- Generous PTO, paid parental leave, and holiday pay
- Annual Scrub Allowance
- Free RACE-approved CE platform, including VA and tech-specific content
- 401K with employer match
- Incentive programs recognizing team contributions to great care
- Personal pet care discounts at all CVP locations + Pet Insurance Discounts
- One-on-one training & growth opportunities
- Supportive, team-focused environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
