Veterinary Assistant
Required skills
- safe animal handling
- restraint
- patient histories
- TPR
- weight
- oral medication administration
- exam notes
- scribing
- client communication
- client education
Nice to have
- veterinary assistant
- animal care
- kennel
- bonus package
Role summary
Animal Care Center of Carters Creek is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support exceptional client and patient experiences. This role involves a variety of tasks across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, patient handling, preparing for procedures, maintaining medical records, and client communication. The position offers a flexible full-time schedule with competitive pay and benefits.
Animal Care Center of Carters Creek is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.
This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to continue utilizing and developing a well-rounded skillset across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures. We are seeking dependable, motivated candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask efficiently, anticipate team needs, communicate professionally, and take pride in delivering exceptional support throughout every stage of the patient visit.
In this position, you will take an active role in:
Schedule and compensation:
Full-time Benefits Package*:
*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law
Minimum qualifications and skill set:
About Our Hospital
We are a six-doctor, rapidly growing veterinary hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to pets and the families who love them. Our team focuses on building strong relationships with our clients while delivering personalized veterinary medicine in a collaborative, supportive environment where every team member plays an important role in patient care.
Our hospital offers a full range of services including preventative care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and advanced medical treatments, allowing our team to practice high-quality medicine while continuing to grow their skills and experience. To support this level of care, our facility is equipped with modern veterinary technology including digital X-ray, ultrasound, therapeutic laser therapy, and in-house laboratory equipment (Abaxis / Zoetis) to help provide efficient diagnostics and treatment for our patients. As part of our continued growth and expansion, we are also adding digital dental radiography, allowing our medical team to further enhance the level of dental care we provide.
As our practice continues to grow, we are excited to welcome team members who are passionate about animal care, motivated to learn, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented veterinary environment. Our hospital culture emphasizes teamwork, support, and a shared commitment to providing exceptional care to every patient who walks through our doors.
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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
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