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Veterinary Hospital of Oak Ridge
Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Technician
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What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$35,099 / year median in North Carolina
+20% projected growth
Job Description
The Veterinary Hospital of Oak Ridge is looking for a motivated individual to join our team. We are a small animal, single doctor practice, looking for an experienced, upbeat, assistant. Our culture is upbeat and bubbly and we are looking for one more team member. This is a closing position M-F and the employee will be scheduled for 4 full days and 1 half day (Wednesday afternoon) each week. The schedule is the same week to week with an exception when someone is on vacation and will average 37 to 39 hours. Some job duties of this position: Patient restraint Daily care for boarding and hospitalized patients Venipuncture Lab sample collection and interpretation Radiology Client communication Creating and discussing estimates and treatment plans Typing medical records Hospital cleaning and upkeep. Applicants who are experienced with surgical induction, intubation, dental prophy's, and reading urine, skin cytologies, & blood smears microscopically are eligible for the higher end of the pay range. NC credentialed technicians interested in a position, please send a direct message to inquire about RVT pay and benefits. The Veterinary Hospital of Oak Ridge is open M-F 7:30am-5:30pm