Full-Time Veterinary Assistant

At Shepherd's Vineyard Animal Hospital, we're proudly locally owned, which means we're able to focus on what really matters—providing personalized care and building strong relationships with our clients and their pets. Here, you'll provide more than just administrative support, you will be joining a dedicated team making a real difference in animal care in our community.

Salary:

Negotiable (based on experience with room to grow)

Full-Time Benefits Include:

Health insurance (No waiting period - 70% of employee costs covered by employer) Dental insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance FSA and HSA Options Paid Time Off (on an accrual basis) 401K 2 Associate Wellness Plans of your choice for your pets, available after 90 days Skills applicants are expected to have upon interviewing include: Punctuality to scheduled shifts Exhibiting excellent client communication skills Willing to learn all aspects of the job in a quickly and efficiently manner Ability to work well under pressure Taking Initiative Working well with a team Responding well to constructive criticism Having great communication skills Ability to lift at least 40 pounds of weight and should be free from any prior back injuries. Ability to commute to work reliably, consistently, and in a timely manner to all scheduled shifts Skill applicants are expected to know or quickly master include: Safely restraining animals during doctor exams Basic animal behavior knowledge and understanding to ensure both you and the patient are as safe and stress-free as possible. Proficiency in basic medical terminology and abbreviations used in the veterinary industry Drawing, collecting, and running blood samples through various diagnostic equipment (Snap Test, CBC, Chemistry Analyzers) Analyzing fecal samples Proficiency in gram-staining techniques Placing IV Catheters Filling out SOAP notes during patient exams Following through with an appointment, start to finish, to ensure a client has an exceptional experience Properly drawing up vaccines Properly filling medications for clients when prescribed by the attending doctor Performing radiographs Performing a TPR on a patient Proficiency with our medical software Maturity, professionalism and excellent work ethic are a MUST. Training is provided.

Schedule:

Employees are not expected to work every holiday or weekend, but are expected to work some in order to give everyone on the team fair breaks. Monday to Friday (8a-6p) Rotating weekend availability Holiday availability ( open every holiday except Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day )

Experience:

Veterinary:

1 year (Preferred)

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

veterinarian assistant/technician: 2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Apex, NC 27502 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Apex, NC 27502: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person