Veterinary AssistantDepartment: Veterinary AssistantsEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: Edenton, North CarolinaDescriptionJoin our amazing team as our newest Experienced Veterinary Assistant / Technician. Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and future management positions! Job Description: The Veterinary Assistant will support our veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the care and treatment of our animal patients. This role involves both clinical and administrative duties, ensuring the smooth operation of our practice and the well-being of our patients in both the exam rooms and treatment areas.Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Assisting our Technicians and our Veterinarian as needed
- Patient handling and restraint
- Venipuncture, taking radiographs, dental prophys, and vitals
- Medication administration & filling prescriptions
- Client education
- Cleaning, laundry and basic clinic up keep
- Tackling projects as assigned (with a smile, as always!)
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- At least 2 years of veterinary medicine experience
- Dependable
- Self motivated
- Excellent cleaning skills
- Able to work weekends
- Excellent communication
- Team player
- Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Career development and training