Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

Small Animal Emergency Services provides emergency and critical care for pets in Vass, NC, offering comfort, compassion, and support to pet owners. The busy emergency hospital sees an average of 500 patients each month and has an in-house IDEXX laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and therapeutic laser technology. The team manages minor injuries, routine emergencies, and complex critical cases. Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 06:00 pm to 08:00 am; Saturday and Sunday 24 hours. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases. Additional details, including the full equal opportunity statement and physical requirements, are available at https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

Responsibilities

Animal restraint; Triage of incoming patients; Collection and analysis of lab samples; Diagnostic imaging; Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability; Administration of medications; Effective communication of treatment plans with clients; Surgical preparation and assistance; Anesthetic management

Requirements

Minimum 2+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant; Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays; Compassionate and calm team player; Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts; Excellent client communication and medical record management skills; Knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations; Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques; Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens; Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture; Strong communication skills; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards; Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises

Nice to have

ER experience (highly preferred, not required for more experienced applicants)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k with matching program, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, FSA); Employee Assistance Program; Paid vacation and sick time for all employees; Paid bereavement program; Paid parental leave program; Competitive compensation; Continuing education allowance (licensed/registered/certified roles); Tuition reimbursement program for AVMA accredited veterinary technology programs; Career development opportunities; Referral bonus program for most positions; Additional benefits may be available (e.g., personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, bonuses)