Job Description

Practice

Abri Veterinary Hospital is a AAHA accredited practice that has served the Winston-Salem community for over 20 years.

Our team consists of a cohesive and tenured DVM team and support staff that includes several Certified Veterinary Technicians. Our hospital is well equipped with a comprehensive in-house laboratory, digital radiography, and ultrasound.

More about the Role

Experienced Veterinary Assistant Wanted — Part-Time

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and dependable Veterinary Assistant to join our team! The ideal candidate is confident in a veterinary setting, enjoys working with both pets and people, and is comfortable supporting appointments, surgery, dentistry, and daily hospital operations.

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous veterinary assistant experience required
• Experience working in small animal veterinary hospital preferred
• Comfortable assisting with:
  • Wellness and sick appointments
  • Surgical procedures
  • Dental procedures
  • Patient preparation and recovery
  • Hospital treatments and patient care
• Strong knowledge of basic veterinary medical terminology and procedures
• Ability to confidently communicate with doctors, technicians, assistants, and clients

Technical Skills:

• Comfortable with:
  • Animal restraint and safe handling techniques
  • Obtaining patient histories and assisting during exams
  • Giving injections (vaccines and medications as directed)
  • Collecting samples and preparing diagnostics
  • Setting up and maintaining surgery and dental areas
  • Monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures
  • Cleaning, stocking, and maintaining treatment areas
• Ability to follow safety and sanitation protocols

Patient Care Skills:

• Compassionate and gentle handling of animals
• Comfortable working with pets of different sizes, breeds, temperaments, and medical needs
• Able to recognize changes in patient behavior and communicate concerns
• Provides excellent care and attention to every patient

Teamwork & Work Ethic:

• Reliable and dependable
• Arrives on time and prepared to work
• Works well with others in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to jump in and help where needed
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Able to take direction and communicate effectively
• Organized and able to prioritize tasks

Client Service Expectations:

• Professional and friendly with clients
• Understands the importance of client communication and education
• Able to listen to client concerns and relay accurate information to the medical team
• Helps create a positive experience for both pets and their owners

Preferred:

• Experience assisting with anesthesia monitoring
• Experience with dental cleanings and dental radiographs
• Experience with surgical preparation and recovery
• Experience with veterinary software systems
• Ability to work independently while supporting the team

Benefits Offered

• Part-time position
• Flexible scheduling options
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced veterinary professionals

We are looking for someone who loves veterinary medicine, takes pride in quality patient care, and wants to be part of a team that treats every pet like family.

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range

USD $16.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.