Veterinary Assistant Job at Haywood Animal Hospital, Hendersonville, NC

  • Haywood Animal Hospital
  • Hendersonville, NC

Job Description

Company Description

Haywood Animal Hospital  is a full-service veterinary practice in Hendersonville, NC, dedicated to providing gold-standard medicine with compassion and care. Our team is collaborative, family-oriented, and passionate about treating every patient like our own.

We value low-stress handling, teamwork, and work-life balance, including being closed on weekends and major holidays. We're proud to support our community and provide exceptional care to pets and their families.

Hospital Hours:

Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM-5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED

Learn more about us at Haywood Animal Hospital !

*Both Full-Time and Part-Time positions available* 

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

  • A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
  • Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
  • A minimum of 1-year experience preferred, CVT/RVT/LVT a bonus
  • Weekend availability
  • Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
  • Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
  • Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
  • Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
  • Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
  • Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
  • Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
  • Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
  • A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one's knowledge and skillset
  • Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

 

Additional Information

Pay Range: $14-$19/hr

We offer our staff:

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
  • Paid Bereavement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
  • Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit .

 

 

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Monday to Friday

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