Veterinary Assistant
Alliance Animal Health
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- Pay
- $15 to $19
- an hour
- Location
- Wilmington, NC
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 1
- 19 days ago
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About the company
Alliance Animal Health
Veterinary · 51 to 200 employees
What you'll do
- Assist with patient handling, triage, sample collection, diagnostic imaging, nursing care, medications, surgery, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery.
- Communicate treatment plans to clients and maintain a clean, safe treatment environment.
What you need
- At least one year of veterinary experience and comfort working in a busy clinical environment are required.
- The role may involve exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, unpleasant odors and noises, and potentially contagious diseases.
Key skills
Sample collectionLaboratory testingMedical historiesRadiographsAnesthesia monitoringSurgical assistanceStrong communicatorMultitaskingPrioritizing
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Perks
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Development Opportunities
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As a Veterinary Assistant , your responsibilities will include:
Assisting with patient restraint and handling
Triaging incoming patients and obtaining medical histories
Collecting and processing laboratory samples
Performing or assisting with diagnostic imaging and radiographs
Providing nursing care and monitoring hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability
Administering medications as directed by the veterinary team
Preparing patients for surgery and assisting during procedures
Supporting anesthetic monitoring and patient recovery
Communicating treatment plans and recommendations clearly and compassionately with clients
Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe treatment environment
Helping provide a calm, positive experience for patients, clients, and teammates
Whether you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking to master your current skills or hoping to take the next step in your career, you'll have opportunities for hands-on learning, virtual training, and continued professional development.
We’re seeking a Veterinary Assistant with at least one year of veterinary experience who is comfortable working in a busy clinical environment.
The ideal candidate is:
Compassionate, dependable, and calm under pressure
A strong communicator and collaborative team player
Comfortable multitasking and prioritizing in a fast-paced setting
Confident with safe and appropriate animal restraint
A self-starter who takes initiative and enjoys learning
Experienced with sample collection, laboratory testing, medical histories, and radiographs
Familiar with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance, which is a plus
As a Veterinary Assistant, you may encounter unpleasant odors and noises and may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases. A willingness to work safely and compassionately in these situations is essential.
If you’re a Veterinary Assistant who wants to make a difference in the lives of pets, exotic animals, wildlife, and their families while continuing to grow professionally, we’d love to hear from you!
*We kindly request that applicants do not contact the hospital directly via phone or email regarding this position. All applications and inquiries should be submitted through the designated application portal.
Pay Range: $15-$19/hr based on experience
Job type: Full-time
We offer our staff:
Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & 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 (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/ .
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