Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time)

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📍Job Title: Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time)

🕒  Location: On-site | K2K9 Solutions, LLC – North Carolina Department: K2K9

💼  Veterinary Hospital Reports to: Lead Veterinary Technician or Veterinarian

Position Summary

The Veterinary Assistant plays a key leadership role in our on-site veterinary hospital. This position is responsible for assisting in providing hands-on care for working canines, contract canines, and supporting the veterinarian and Lead Veterinary Technician in all clinical duties. The role requires strong clinical skills, leadership ability, and comfort handling high-drive, large-breed working dogs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a core team member in the care of all K2K9 working canines and contracted canines.
• Collaborate daily with veterinarians, vet techs, kennel staff, and program managers.
• Assist Veterinarian in procedures and surgeries.
• Assist in performing veterinary procedures such as:
  • Blood draws
  • Tests
  • Radiology
  • Fecal analysis
  • Ear and skin cytology
  • Urinalysis

Other tasks as directed/needed

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and order in all veterinary areas including hospital yard, exam rooms, laboratory, surgical room and radiology.
• Handle a variety of large-breed dogs (e.g., Labs, German Shepherds, Malinois), including those with aggressive or reactive behavior.
• Coordinate canine physical therapy and conditioning programs in collaboration with the Lead Veterinary Technician or Veterinarian
• Operate and maintain all in-house diagnostic and lab equipment.
• Participate in training sessions as needed.
• Coordinate with the Lead Veterinary Technician, Hospital Director and Hospital Administrative Assistant for efficient clinic operations.
• Manage veterinary care reporting for both K2K9 Working Dogs and Contract dogs.
• Share responsibility for year-round on-call duties (50%).
• Work toward attaining a Veterinary Technician Certification.
• Maintain veterinary records
• Direct report to the Lead Veterinary Technician

Required Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills and attention to detail.
• Professional demeanor and calm presence under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently with strong initiative.
• Proficient in basic computer tasks, including Microsoft Excel; willingness to learn in-house medical records system.
• Must be adaptable, dependable, and willing to handle non-traditional veterinary hospital tasks.
• Comfortable with sharing on-call responsibilities on weekends and evenings
• Passion for canine care, especially in working dog environments.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience with working or military/police canines.
• Experience in a small team or clinical operations.
• Familiarity with mobile veterinary operations and fieldwork.

*****K2K9 Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. To apply, please submit your resume and proof of certification/licensure*****