Veterinary Services, Animal Healthcare, Healthcare

Surgical Veterinary Assistant

Charlotte, NCOnsitePart TimePosted 11 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Surgical Veterinary Assistant
animals
veterinarian
veterinary technicians
animal care
customer service
medical records
disinfection
administering medication
diagnostic equipment

Role summary

Independence Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full-time or part-time Surgical Veterinary Assistant to join their team. The role involves assisting veterinarians and technicians with animal care, examinations, treatments, and surgeries. Responsibilities include handling animals, preparing surgical areas, performing basic lab tests, administering medications, maintaining medical records, and communicating with pet owners. The ideal candidate will have previous veterinary experience, technical skills in disinfection and medication administration, and the physical ability to handle animals. The clinic offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and an employee pet discount.

Seeking a Surgical Veterinary Assistant

Independence Veterinary Clinic is hiring a full-time or part-time Surgical Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect

As you join our mission to create a better world for animals and the people who love them, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO.

Salary: $18-$20/hr based on experience and skillset.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30AM-6 PM

Key Responsibilities: 

Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries

Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately

Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces

Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples

Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian

Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed

Maintain accurate medical records

Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits

Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications:

Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.

Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.

Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About Independence Veterinary Clinic

Independence Veterinary Clinic focuses on providing personalized, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of pets and their families. Their mission is to ensure the highest quality of medical, surgical, and preventative services in a warm and welcoming environment. The clinic emphasizes client education, building trust, and fostering strong relationships with pet owners while prioritizing the well-being and health of each animal they care for.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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