Veterinary Assistant
Park Veterinary Hospital
Job Description
Job Description
Park Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care | Durham, NC
Schedule: Full-time | Four 10-hour shifts | Rotating weekends | Hospital open 7 days a week
If you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a hospital where you can continue building your skills while working alongside a supportive, experienced team, we'd love to meet you.
At Park Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care, we've been caring for Durham's pets for decades and have earned recognition as Best of Durham for 10 consecutive years. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we're committed to exceptional patient care, teamwork, and professional development.
Why You'll Love Working HereOur assistants are an essential part of the medical team. You'll receive ongoing coaching, hands-on training, and regular one-on-one support from experienced leaders who are passionate about helping team members succeed. Whether you're expanding your technical skills or looking for long-term career growth, you'll find opportunities here.
Our hospital offers a wide variety of services, including:
- Digital radiology and dental radiology
- Ultrasound
- Orthopedic and soft tissue surgery
- Laser therapy
- Technician appointments
- Comprehensive preventive and urgent care
To maintain the highest standard of patient care, all anesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing responsibilities are performed by our Registered Veterinary Technicians.
What You'll DoAs a Veterinary Assistant, you'll support our doctors and technicians by:
- Safely handling and restraining canine and feline patients
- Assisting with physical exams and medical treatments
- Collecting laboratory samples and running in-house diagnostics
- Taking radiographs
- Preparing exam rooms and treatment areas
- Administering medications as directed by the veterinary team
- Educating clients on medications, treatments, and preventive care
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Assisting with pharmacy duties and inventory
- Providing attentive care to hospitalized patients
We're looking for someone who has:
- At least 1 year of veterinary assistant experience in a clinical setting
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Confidence working with both dogs and cats
- The ability to lift up to 40 pounds and remain active throughout the shift
- A positive attitude, reliability, and a collaborative mindset
- Experience with Cornerstone practice management software is a plus
- Fear Free and Cat Friendly handling experience is preferred but not required
We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our patients. Eligible team members enjoy:
- Competitive hourly pay with monthly bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental health resources with 24/7 support
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- Annual scrub allowance
- Free RACE-approved continuing education for veterinary assistants and technicians
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Employee recognition and incentive programs
- Discounts on veterinary care at Community Veterinary Partners hospitals
- Pet insurance discounts
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
If you're ready to grow your veterinary career in a collaborative, AAHA-accredited hospital where your contributions are valued, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover what makes Park Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care a great place to build your future.
CVP does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age,Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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