If you’re reading this, you know firsthand the pressure we’ve been under as an industry over the last few years. With over 23 million new pets in American homes, the veterinary profession has been at a near breaking point with ER hospitals and general practices at max capacity. The challenges are many and there’s no instant fix, but we see an opportunity to help.

At Truss Vet, we envision a more compassionate world where quality of life is elevated; where there is joy in the human-animal bond, unencumbered by poor health, limited resources or inadequate access to care. Our mission is to bridge gaps in veterinary care and strengthen our community by reimagining the way animal hospitals serve pets and people.

So where do we start? We are developing veterinary urgent care facilities that deliver exceptional care experiences and promote the well-being of our entire team. Truss Vet treats non-life-threatening emergencies that don’t belong in the ER but may not fit into the busy day of a general practice. It’s kind of like human urgent care, but our model is so much better.

As a Veterinary Nurse (VN) at Truss Vet, you are critical to the functioning and success of our clinic. Your role touches almost every process in the hospital, helping ensure each is executed smoothly for the benefit of our team, clients, and patients. You have the added responsibility of being anticipatory – your job includes predicting the future! – in order to help meet our RVNs’ and doctors’ needs before they even know them. You help set the standard for team well-being by cultivating a fun, work-hard/play-hard team environment and interacting with your coworkers fairly and professionally as they (and you!) deserve to be treated. Your job will help us build one of the best clinics and places to work on earth. No pressure! :)

This will involve gentle restraint of patients and clinical support, basic animal husbandry and data collection, facility maintenance, providing warm, clean linens for patients, supporting clients, and much, more. It will be the most challenging – but also rewarding! – opportunity of your career. Will you join us?

You’re a great fit if:

• Someone would describe you as proactive, detail-oriented, timely, organized, productive, analytical… and still a people person! Bonus points if you can move things with your mind!
• You have a growth mindset; you never stop learning, and you’re constantly looking for ways to advance yourself, your career, and your team
• You want to work for a company that has a big vision and ambitious plans for growth, and you want to be a part of helping achieve that growth
• You want to make a difference in the world, have an impact on people’s lives, and change the future of animal healthcare for the better
• You love working in teams and find that you’re able to relate to people of all types (yes, people are gross, but you didn’t choose vet med because you love animals and hate people)
• You’re willing to “get your hands dirty;” no task is beneath you, you’re entrepreneurial
• You provide energy to the people you’re around because you’re generally a happy, positive, optimistic person (after interacting with you, people feel energized vs. drained)
• You have some prior veterinary experience or are hungry to learn
• You read our core values (below) and they overlap with your personal values

We believe in:

• Excellence in medicine and the highest reasonable standards of care
• Providing our teams the resources to be happy and successful
• That every pet deserves to live its best life (Except for that one chihuahua… jk)
• 3-day workweeks
• Going home on time
• No abusive noncompetes
• Building a supportive team that you want to hang out with even on your days off (but we’ll never make you)
• Treating people like we want to be treated
• Compensation and benefits that help people live well
• Working hard and pursuing excellence while still having fun

A little bit about our clinic:

• For too long, veterinary hospitals have been off the beaten path, sequestered to old strip centers, or simply too hard to find. Pets have become family members so why shouldn't veterinary clinics be located where family members shop, work, and dine? And why shouldn't veterinary teams get to work in beautiful, safe, and vibrant locations?
• We're putting our flagship clinic at the front of one of the largest and most innovative mixed-use developments in the country: Fenton in Cary, NC (fentonnc.com)
• We’re outfitting the facility with brand new, industry-leading equipment (Idexx CBC/chemistry, automated fecal/UA, digital cytology, and on-site enzyme analysis), Idexx digital radiography, Butterfly ultrasound, fully cloud-based and mobile technology solutions, and a modern aesthetic reflective of today’s best healthcare environments
• Our Fear-Free clinic will include a command center, dedicated feline exam room, comfort room, six additional exam rooms, respite/breastfeeding room, staff breakroom, radiology suite, and a spacious treatment area

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance
• 401K matching
• Commitment to professional and personal development through mentorship
• Pet care discounts and Figs uniform allowance
• No boarding, grooming, emergencies, or on-call!

Our Values Statements:

• Dare to Care - Doing what is easy isn’t always right. Doing what is right isn’t always easy. So we show up. We give a sh!t. Even when clients don’t deserve our best, even when a conversation is uncomfortable, we approach situations with courage, empathy, and authenticity. “We care enough to have tough conversations and we handle tough conversations with care.”
• The Details Matter - Our standards are reflected in every detail, and those details matter. The client will never forget the hug you gave when they said goodbye to their best friend. That blanket may mean the difference between an hour of comfort for a pet versus an hour of fear. The smell or sight of a dirty rug may mean the difference between a great first impression versus skepticism about our entire team.
• Truss One Another - To be accountable to the team's success means we’re accountable to the success of each other. We have our teammates’ backs. We catch each other’s mistakes. We challenge each other to improve and be the best versions of ourselves.
• Bowl Half Full - Your dog doesn’t go through life believing his bowl is half-empty. We see the good in others and in each other, we see opportunities in challenges, we meet discomfort with good humor, and when we find closed doors, we kick them open or make new ones.

If you’ve made it this far, you’ve passed your first test, and we can’t wait to meet you! For more information, check us out at www.trussvet.com.