Lead Veterinary Assistant Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Lead Veterinary Assistant 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars Raleigh, NC 27609 Description Our hospital is seeking a Full-Time Lead Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The Lead Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals and assisting the Practice Manager in the operational management of the practice. The Lead Veterinary Assistant helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Technical skills will include, but are not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, and monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. The Lead Veterinary Assistant also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files. Ideal Candidate Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills Be compassionate/caring Willing to work flexible hours including weekends Can work individually, as well as on a team Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction Prior experience required Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise Prior Customer Service Experience Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Prior Veterinary Experience Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options) 401k Match Generous paid time off (PTO) Six (6) weeks of paid Parental Leave One (1) Work/Life Balance day off Short-term and long-term disability options Supplemental insurance options Discounted Veterinary Care Scrub allowance Hands-on and E-training Professional growth opportunities Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians About Raleigh Community Animal Hospital Raleigh Community Animal Hospital has been serving the community of North Raleigh since 2015! We are a dedicated, multi-doctor team working hard to deliver the care that we believe everyone wants for their pets. We strive to be known as a trusted animal care resource in the community. Our practice offers all of the modern equipment that team member would hope for, including two therapeutic lasers, ultrasound, AVImark practice management software, dedicated dental and surgery suites, dental x-ray & so much more!