Veterinary Assistant at Carolina Family Vet

Carolina Family Vet • Asheville, NC

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About The Position

Carolina Family Vet is a full-service veterinary clinic serving Asheville, Leicester, Weaverville, Fairview, Candler, and surrounding areas. The clinic provides compassionate, quality pet care using modern technology and a caring approach.

The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment. The role includes monitoring hospitalized pets, maintaining inventory, preparing prescriptions, performing routine in-house laboratory work, educating clients about veterinary care and procedures, and assisting with surgical procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to work weekends as required.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds; assistance is required for lifting or carrying items over 25 pounds.
• Ability to follow OSHA safety techniques, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Basic math skills and ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Nice To Haves

• Previous veterinary experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in veterinary medicine, surgery, and other tasks as needed.
• Assist with outpatient examinations by taking patient histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor their vital signs during surgery.
• Collect blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing; and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs using proper safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals during examinations.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the veterinarian’s discretion.
• Clean and organize examination rooms, treatment areas, and laboratory areas, and restock examination rooms.
• Help keep public areas clean and clean and maintain medical equipment.
• Interact warmly, courteously, and professionally with clients and compassionately with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members about client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits or accounts.
• Bonus incentive.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Career and professional development.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Referral Program.

What This Job Offers

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