Seeking team oriented and reliable individuals with veterinary experience for a full time veterinary assistant position.

We are a general practice with expertise in the medical and surgical care of dogs, cats and small furry pocket pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs. We are fully equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation. Our family of veterinarians and support team provide the very best care and client service possible and would love to have you join us.

Our facility offers: routine small animal medicine, laser surgery, dentistry, digital and dental radiography, boarding, and much more. We have an outgoing, friendly, and highly trained staff and we are looking for a team player. We utilize our veterinary assistants to their fullest abilities. We practice high quality medicine and believe in providing excellent client education and patient care.

Main job description includes: answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing and chart management, educating clients on annual preventative care, recommending appropriate annual testing, having basic veterinary knowledge of common disease processes, and practicing proper animal restraint of dogs, cats, rabbits and other furry pocket pets. This position also includes drawing blood, performing laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation and urinalysis, cleaning of the hospital, and performing kennel duties. Candidates must have excellent communication skills both with clients and team members and must be able to multi-task while maintaining a positive attitude. We are looking for a hard worker, detail oriented, with a "what can I do to help" attitude. Must be proficient in MS Word, Windows, and able to type 20-30 wpm or better.

Qualified candidates must be available to work possible shifts of weekday morning, afternoons, and evening shifts. Some weekends and holidays are required and will be done on a rotating schedule. This position is physically demanding and requires the ability to lift at least 50 pounds, stand for long periods, have good manual dexterity, and the ability to observe both auditory and visual differences in animal appearance and behavior. Candidate must be willing and able to pass a pre-employment substance abuse screening .

Salary: Competitive and Negotiable -- dependent upon experience level.

We look forward to meeting our new team member. If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter with resume including any relevant educational information, references to alena.etheridge@cvpco.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Dependent on experience

Job requirements:

Standing 6-8 hours

Lift 50lbs

Squatting

Basic Computer Skills

Basic Writing/Typing Skills

Great Communication Skills

Benefits:

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Flexible schedule

· Health insurance

· Health savings account

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Professional development assistance

· Referral program

· Vision insurance

Schedule:

· 8-10 hour shift

· Monday to Friday, some Saturdays

· Weekend availability for kennels

Work setting:

· Clinic

Ability to commute/relocate:

· Cary, NC 27513: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

· Customer service and veterinary assistant experience: 1-2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 2 years (Required)

Job-related location requirement:

• Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.

Work Location: In person