What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Raleighwood Veterinary Hospital?
Company Description Raleighwood Veterinary Hospital carries forward a long-standing tradition of pet health at the same location that has served the community since 1976 under Dr. Richard Cotton as Brookwood Veterinary Clinic. The hospital honors this legacy of service while bringing fresh energy as a new practice. Team members join a close-knit, neighborhood-focused environment that values strong relationships with pets and their families. The hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care with a welcoming, community feel. Applicants can expect a practice culture centered on compassion, collaboration, and high-quality medicine.
Role Description The veterinary assistant is a full-time, on-site role based at Raleighwood Veterinary Hospital in Raleigh, NC. This position supports veterinarians and licensed technicians with everyday patient care, including handling and restraining animals, assisting during exams and procedures, collecting lab samples and obtaining diagnostic imagines, performing basic in-house laboratory diagnostics, and providing follow-up communication with clients. The veterinary assistant works as part of a collaborative team to deliver compassionate, efficient care to pets and their families.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with veterinary medicine concepts and terminology; prior experience in a veterinary setting is required.
- Skills in small companion animal care (dogs and cats only), including phlebotomy, restraint with emphasis on low-stress handling, perform in-house laboratory sample processing, obtain diagnostic images (x-rays)
- Ability to provide clear client education on basic pet health, preventive care, home care instructions, and follow-up practices under veterinary guidance.
- Demonstrated customer service skills, with a focus on empathy, professionalism, and effective communication with clients in person and by phone.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and restraining animals of various sizes and maintaining clinic cleanliness and safety.
- Strong organizational skills, reliability, and attention to detail in recordkeeping, appointment support, and task follow-through.
- Team-oriented approach, with willingness to learn, take direction, and collaborate with veterinarians and other staff members.