Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Mooresville, NC at Lakewood Veterinary Hospital
Job Title: Veterinary Hospital Assistant
Location: Lakewood Veterinary Hospital
Job Type: Full-Time
Overview:
We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional care to our clients and patients while ensuring a positive experience for both.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide compassionate care to clients and their pets.
· Educate clients on pet health, care, and preventative measures.
· Safely restrain both canines and felines for examinations and procedures.
· Perform laboratory procedures, including blood and urine analysis.
· Conduct venipuncture and place IV catheters.
· Administer IV, IM, and SQ injections as directed.
· Perform medical calculations accurately for dosages and treatments.
· Evaluate cytology, fecal, urine, and blood samples.
· Monitor patients during pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases.
· Understand and apply the basic usage and dosages of commonly used medications.
· Perform other duties as assigned to support the veterinary team.
Qualifications:
· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
· High level of integrity, respect, and professionalism.
· Self-starter and self-motivated.
· Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under stressful situations in a fast-paced environment.
· Dependable and able to work a flexible work schedule.
1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred but not mandatory.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Continuing education credits
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
4 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Morning shift
No nights
Overtime
Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Lakewood Veterinary Hospital
Location: Mooresville, NC
