Veterinary Assistant and Technician Capital Boulevard Animal Hospital Raleigh, NC Job Details Full-time $12 - $18 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Companion animal handling Patient follow-up care Customer communication Interpersonal skills Medical software Peripheral intravenous cannulation Animal catheterization In-person customer service Animal behavior Veterinary diagnostic tools Patience Communication with pet owners Computer skills Manual handling Medical terminology Veterinary terminology Veterinary blood test Therapy progress note documentation Full Job Description We are a teaching-friendly animal hospital seeking an enthusiastic and motivated veterinary assistant to join our team! Experience is preferred, however applicants do NOT have to be certified Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs), yet must be willing to take initiative, learn quickly, and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Compensation is determined on the basis of experience, with ample opportunity to grow as you learn and master your skills. Joining our team means you share the same philosophy as us: loving both animals and people, focusing on delivering excellent client experience, quality patient care, and working together to help each other grow in a positive environment. If this sounds like you, then we'd love for you to join our family! We believe in giving everyone the opportunity to learn and excel in this field, and prioritize creating a work environment that sets our staff members up for success to do so. We welcome Full-Time, Part-Time,

• Students and
• Seasonal!
• (on a case-by-case basis)

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

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-7p) Rotating weekend availability (8a-7p) Holiday availability ( open every holiday except Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day )

Experience:

Veterinary:

1 year (Preferred)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$12.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person