Veterinary Assistant jobs in Salisbury, NC

Veterinary Assistant - If you are wanting to work with animals, there is an exclusive opportunity here at Animal Hosptial Biscoe! We are looking for someone motivated to work and to be in this field to pursue it as a career.
Veterinary Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. At Animal Hospital Biscoe, you will work closely with doctors and technicians to increase efficiency within our hospital as well as the level of care we provide as a team. Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued growth within the profession.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• MUST possess excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve and handle multiple tasks
• Animal handling and restraint
• Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures
• Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas
• Restock and organize medical supplies
• Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve and handle multiple tasks
• Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
• Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude.
• Must be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine. Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day.

Benefits and Perks:

• All weekends off!
• ½ of a day off weekly!
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all starting first of the month following date of hire
• 401K with company match
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options included
• Long Term Disability options
• Short Term Disability, paid for by employer
• Complimentary Life Insurance $15,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Earn your Vet Tech certification with tuition reimbursement, available for eligible employees
• Personal Pet Discounts
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The veterinarians and staff at Animal Hospital Biscoe are dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership. As advocates for your pet’s health, we believe that client education is the first and most important step toward promoting excellent pet health. Our entire team is happy to answer questions about your pet’s health at any time. We try to keep you informed by providing educational information whenever possible. Unlike typical veterinary practices which offer 15-minute appointments, we offer 30-minute appointments focused on client education.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.