Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health•Vass, NC

About The Position

Small Animal Emergency Services is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant for its emergency and critical care hospital in Vass, North Carolina. The hospital treats an average of 500 patients each month and has an in-house IDEXX laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and therapeutic laser technology. Its varied caseload includes routine emergencies and complex critical cases. The Veterinary Assistant supports patient care across a range of medical and hospitalized cases. The role requires working nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced emergency environment. The position offers opportunities for hands-on and virtual training and continuing development.

Requirements

At least 2 years of veterinary assistant experience.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Compassionate, calm, and collaborative approach.
Punctuality and reliability in adhering to scheduled shifts.
Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
Knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
Expertise in safe, low-stress animal restraint techniques.
Proficiency in collecting blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
Experience with radiographic positioning and image capture.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.
Ability to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and potential exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases.

Nice To Haves

Emergency room experience is highly preferred, though it is not required for more experienced applicants.

Responsibilities

Restrain animals safely and using low-stress techniques.
Triage incoming patients.
Collect and analyze laboratory samples.
Perform diagnostic imaging, including radiographic positioning and image capture.
Provide management and nursing care to medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability.
Administer medications.
Communicate treatment plans effectively to clients.
Prepare for and assist with surgery.
Manage anesthesia.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, liability, life and supplemental insurance, a 401(k) with matching, HSA, and FSA.
Employee Assistance Program.
Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
Paid bereavement program.
Paid parental leave program.
Competitive compensation.
Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
Tuition reimbursement available for any AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
Career development opportunities.
Referral bonus program for most positions.
Additional benefits may be available, such as personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.