Veterinary Assistant
PetVet Care Centers19 hours ago
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Summary
PetVet Care Centers is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team at Smithfield Road Veterinary Hospital in Knightdale, NC. The role involves providing support to veterinarians and technicians in delivering compassionate care to pets.
About the Role
As a Veterinary Assistant, you will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising, and grooming patients, preparing surgery suites, restraining patients, and performing clerical tasks. You will also triage patients, perform physical exams, administer medications, and maintain hospital cleanliness while ensuring exceptional service to clients.
About You
Required:
- Previous experience working in a General Practice Veterinary Assistant position.
- Knowledge of canine and feline vaccines.
Preferred:
- Experience assisting in surgery.
- Spanish-speaking skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster).
- 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
- Team Member Pet Discounts.
- Emotional wellbeing support including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP.
- CE stipends and career development resources.
- Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship.
- Local hospital culture backed by national resources.
PetVet Care Centers
PetVet Care Centers is a network of over 460+ Specialty and General Practice Veterinary Hospitals across the nation. Each location is operated locally and supported globally. We appreciate the differences in each and every community and support the local traditions which have made our member hospitals so successful. Visit our website to learn more about our career opportunities for veterinarians and veterinary office support staff.
Knightdale, NC