Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Morrisville, NC at Grace Park Animal Hospital
Grace Park Animal Hospital is looking to expand their Veterinary Technician and Assistant team. If you love animals and enjoy working with people, consider joining us! We are looking for compassionate, energetic individuals who have excellent customer service skills, a strong attention to detail, and who work well on a team. Enjoy a 4-day workweek, NO Saturdays, and 1-2 Sundays/month!
About Us
Grace Park Animal Hospital is a family owned, busy, 6 doctor practice in Morrisville, NC. Grace Park Animal Hospital is focused on creating a supportive, team-oriented culture. We want to work with people who enjoy their job, the people they work with, and who feel a sense of accomplishment after a challenging day. Veterinary medicine can be tough, but having a supportive work-family around you can make that easier. That’s why we are looking for compassionate, empathetic people who value the human-animal bond as much as we do and will work with us to fulfill our mission of providing exceptional care to pets and the people who love them.
Our hospital provides state of the art care including an in-house laboratory, dental radiographs, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, and digital radiology. Our seasoned doctors love to educate our clients and team members.
About the Job
Veterinary Technicians and Assistants are responsible for ensuring that clients and patients receive excellent care at every visit.
As a Veterinary Technician/Assistant you will:
Be expected to show initiative to efficiently and accurately complete tasks in a fast-paced environment
Assist veterinarians in appointments and surgery.
Perform technical duties such as venipuncture, catheter placement, proper restraint, collect and prepare laboratory samples, radiographic positioning, dental prophylaxis, and anesthetic monitoring.
Provide client education in pet care, so you must be well versed in regards to various medical procedures and preventive care for pets.
Perform reception duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, performing financial transactions, and assisting clients as necessary.
Who We’re Looking For
Caring, compassionate and motivated individuals
Must have the physical and mental capacity to thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations
Must be dependable, have a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
A high school diploma or equivalent is required 1-2+ years of previous experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant is preferred
A 2 or 4 year degree in a science-related field preferred
The ability to meet the physical demands of working a 10+ hour shift standing, squatting, walking, lifting and carrying 50 lbs unassisted
The ability to work around animal saliva, blood, urine, fecal material, vomit, etc.
The ability to work both indoors and outdoors during all seasons
Someone who is comfortable and able to work with all breeds, temperaments, and sizes of dogs and cats
What We’re Offering
Competitive salary, commensurate with your skill level
Bonus compensation based on hospital production
Paid time off and holiday pay
Medical and dental insurance with 100% employer paid premiums, and voluntary vision insurance
401(k) plan with a 4% company match
Discounted pet care
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Grace Park Animal Hospital
Location: Morrisville, NC
