Job Description

Veterinary Assistant:

Carolina Ranch Animal Hospital and Resort, a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital and resort in Garner, NC, is looking for an experienced full- or part-time veterinary Assistant to join our team. Our unique hospital and luxury pet resort offers a fun, fast-paced, team-oriented working environment. We also offer monthly lunch-n-learns about new products and services and team meetings. Hours can be flexible during the week (morning or evening) but do include every other weekend and holiday shifts.


Veterinary experience of at least two years is required.


Skills:

• Know vaccine protocols
• Familiar with heartworm and flea preventions
• Ability to perform animal handling/husbandry
• Ability to perform venipuncture and operating lab machines
• Proficient at anesthetic monitoring, intubation, and catheter placement
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Possess good communication, computer, and organizations skills

Physical Obligations:

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Endure standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time
• Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment
• Take safety precautions for exposure to toxins, drugs, anesthesia and radiation

Educational Requirements:

• Professional grooming certification
• Minimum age requirement of 18 years old

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance offered
• 401k offered after 1 year of employment with 3% employer match
• PTO and sick pay offered and increases with longevity of employment
• Uniform allowance
• Great pet care discount
• Friendly and compassionate work environment

Carolina Ranch Animal Hospital and Resort provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Carolina Ranch Animal Hospital and Resort complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please fill out our online application and attach resume at

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift, Afternoon shift

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