Veterinary Technician Assistant
Small Animal Emergency Services•Vass, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
Our veterinary technician assistants work alongside veterinarians and vet techs to provide hands-on animal care. They prep examination rooms, safely restrain animals for procedures, monitor recovering patients, and handle facility sanitation. This vital role balances clinical duties with routine patient husbandry.
Requirements
- Basic familiarity with animal anatomy, physiology, and common veterinary terminology.
- Compassionate and calm team player.
- The ability to multi-task.
- Must be able to properly restrain pets.
- Strong communication skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent is typically required.
- Must be able to stand for long periods and frequently lift or maneuver animals weighing 40 lbs. or more.
Nice To Haves
- Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
- Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
- vocational certification can be an asset.
Responsibilities
- Safely and securely hold animals for examinations, blood draws, injections, IVC placements, and radiographs
- Feed, walk, bathe, and monitor hospitalized animals, reporting any behavioral or health changes to the medical team.
- Administer oral or topical medications as prescribed by the veterinarian, IF requested to do so by the technician/assistant on shift.
- Prepare animals for surgical procedures (e.g., shaving and cleaning surgical sites) and position patients for X-rays.
- Cleaning up surgery and restocking post procedures.
- Prepare biological samples (fecal, urine, blood) and assist with basic laboratory diagnostics if needed.
- Sterilize surgical instruments,, wrapping packs clean examination tables, wash laundry, and disinfect kennels and cages.
- stock exam and treatment areas with necessary supplies.
Benefits
- health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
