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Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health•Clayton, NC
•Onsite
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About The Position

Plantation Park Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant with surgical skills. This is a full-service hospital with innovative and progressive treatment options, including digital X-ray, low level therapy laser, full in-house CBC, and chemistry, chemotherapy, surgical suite, and specializes in canine reproduction. The hospital is open Mondays - Fridays, 8am-6pm, with extended hours on Mondays and Thursdays until 8pm to accommodate clients with after-work urgent appointments. They emphasize a work-life balance by not being open on weekends and offer a positive working environment with supportive staff, 30-minute appointments, and dedicated lunches. The position is located in Clayton, NC, a growing and safe community with easy access to Raleigh and surrounding areas, offering a suburban feel with city amenities and proximity to outdoor recreational activities and educational institutions.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant
  • Surgery experience preferred, including anesthesia monitoring
  • Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
  • Must be able to properly restrain pets
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Surgery experience
  • Anesthesia monitoring

Responsibilities

  • Pet restraint
  • Triage incoming patients
  • Collection and analysis of lab samples
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
  • Administration of medications
  • Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
  • Surgical preparation and assistance
  • Anesthetic management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive 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
  • Competitive Compensation
  • 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

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Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

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