Veterinary Assistant

AOSN Dermatology • Cary, NC

15d

About The Position

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Cary, part of Animal Dermatology Group (ADG), is seeking a Veterinary Assistant. ADG provides specialty veterinary care for pets with acute and chronic skin conditions and supports clinical practice, research, education, drug and product development, clinical trials, and dermatology residency training.

The Veterinary Assistant supports patients, clients, doctors, and clinic operations. The role includes compassionate nursing care, assisting with medical procedures, communicating observations to doctors, maintaining records, dispensing prescribed medications, and housekeeping. The assistant must be able to work under pressure for long or irregular hours and perform physical activities throughout a minimum eight-hour day.

Requirements

• Previous experience or training/education in a veterinary facility.
• Friendly, outgoing, people-oriented manner.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Telephone and computer skills.
• Ability to work as a team player and willingness to learn new techniques and treatments and accept change.
• Dependable attendance.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Willingness to work long or irregular hours under pressure.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum eight-hour day.
• Ability to use a stethoscope.
• Energetic, positive, and upbeat personality; takes initiative; committed to clinic needs; punctual; willing to teach others and share ideas; open to diversity; adaptable; accountable; and able to see the big picture.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent relations with clients and pets in waiting areas and exam rooms.
• Exceed clients’ expectations of service.
• Provide compassionate nursing care to patients.
• Perform housekeeping and maintenance duties.
• Perform cursory examinations of animals and recognize potential patient issues.
• Clearly communicate findings to a doctor.
• Maintain records.
• Fill prescriptions and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor.
• Perform medical tasks such as phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, animal preparation and restraint, anesthetic monitoring, surgical assistance, bandaging or splinting, and wound care.
• Advise pet owners on proper care.
• Be capable of cross-training for front office receptionist duties.

Benefits

• Time away from work, including no nights or weekends, a robust vacation allowance, paid holidays, sick time/mental health days, paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage options, and leaves of absence.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits, Health Savings Accounts, and wellbeing support including free counseling and referral services.
• 401(k) plan with safe harbor match, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, advisor support and resources, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through certification programs and continuing education opportunities.
• Life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, legal counseling, identity theft protection, commuting benefits, and other benefits.
• Company-provided scrubs and discounts on services and medications for employee pets.
• Monthly bonus based on clinic dietary sales.

What This Job Offers

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