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Veterinary Assistant

Smithfield, NCOnsiteFull TimePosted 8 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • veterinary assistant
  • animal care
  • customer service
  • veterinarians
  • vet techs
  • examinations
  • treatments
  • surgeries
  • handle animals
  • restrain animals

Nice to have

  • progressive medical care
  • compassionate medical care
  • surgical care
  • canine
  • feline
  • AAHA accredited

Role summary

Willowrun Veterinary Hospital seeks a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in providing high-quality medical and surgical care for canine and feline patients. Responsibilities include animal handling, preparing rooms, performing basic lab tests, administering medications, feeding, bathing, exercising animals, maintaining medical records, communicating with pet owners, and ensuring clinic cleanliness and safety. Previous experience in a veterinary setting is required, along with technical knowledge in disinfection, medication administration, and diagnostic equipment use. The role demands physical ability for safe animal handling and strong customer service skills.

Willowrun Veterinary Hospital is a hiring a full-time Veterinary 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 provide progressive, high-quality, compassionate medical and surgical care for your canine and feline family members, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

  • All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
  • Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
  • Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
  • 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
  • Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.

    • Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

    Schedule: This is a full time position. Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM, with one scheduled weekday off, and one Saturday a month from 8:00 AM–1:00 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 is required.
  • Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
  • Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

    • About Willowrun Veterinary Hospital

    Named the "Best Veterinary Hospital" in the 2023 Best of Johnston County awards, Willowrun Veterinary Hospital is a place where compassion, love of animals, and community meet. We are located in the town of Smithfield, North Carolina, and stand as Johnston County's oldest veterinary hospital. We are also one of the longest-accredited American Animal Hospital Association facilities in the country, a badge we proudly wear.

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