Do you have a passion for both pets and their owners? We're seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our Urban Tails team as a full-time member!
About Us: Urban Tails Veterinary Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility located in the vibrant Durham's Golden Belt Arts Campus. We pride ourselves on practicing fear-free, community-based medicine, ensuring our clients feel like family. Our collaborative team thrives on mutual support and shared goals.
Why Work With Us?
- Positive Work Environment: We value open and honest communication, fostering a supportive culture where all team members can thrive.
- A Team in Growth: We're in a season of positive change at Urban Tails, and we're looking for someone who's flexible, patient, and excited to help shape what comes next alongside a close-knit team.
- Fear-Free Certification: While not required, being a fear-free certified professional is a plus and aligns with our mission to provide compassionate care. Urban Tails may provide certification after the initial 90 day assessment period.
Required Skills:
- Providing general nursing care
- Obtaining accurate patient history and vital signs
- Knowledge of vaccine protocols
- Reading fecal samples and ear cytologies
- Administering medications and treatments (oral, injectable, ophthalmic, and aural)
- Excellent organizational skills
Preferred Skills:
- Radiology training
- Drawing blood samples from canines and felines
- Intravenous catheter placement
- Monitoring animals under anesthesia and promptly alerting the doctor to any issues
- Maintaining laboratory and anesthetic equipment
Benefits:
- 401(k) Matching
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Dental, Vision, and Health Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Generous Paid Time Off
- COVID-19 Precautions: Personal protective equipment is optional, and we have sanitizing procedures in place. Mask-wearing is based on personal preference.
Services We Offer:
- K-Laser Therapy
- In-Hospital Diagnostics (Idexx Catalyst, Procyte, Invue, Snap Reader, Sedi-vue)
- Dental Radiography
- Digital Radiography
- Cytology
Operating Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-6pm
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners, we'd love to hear from you! Please upload your resume when applying.
Join us at Urban Tails, where your passion for veterinary care will be celebrated and supported!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
