Veterinary Assistant

PetVet Care Centers' Carolina Veterinary Specialists - Charlotte is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant (Weekend, Daytime) to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 400 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

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Position Overview

Duties and Responsibilities

• Properly maintain and operate all instruments used in the Emergency department
• Maintain a clean, organized working environment in Treatment and exam rooms, diagnostic areas and surgery suite by cleaning tables, mopping and disinfecting area and equipment.
• Receive incoming emergencies, triage patient and monitor vitals
• Accurate patient histories
• Communicate patient status to Emergency Doctor and other staff
• Perform or assist in diagnostic procedures including blood work, radiographs, ultrasounds, blood pressure and ECG monitoring
• Use appropriate precautions for patients with possible infectious disease
• Ability to properly restrain patients for examinations, diagnostics and procedures
• Ability to place catheters and draw blood in patients with compromised veins
• Properly prep and scrub patients for sterile surgical or diagnostic procedures
• Monitor patient parameters and notify doctor of potential concerns
• Take proactive role in life-saving techniques including CPR, as necessary
• Properly record patient vitals and trends on anesthesia flow sheet
• Proper handling of diagnostic specimens during procedure and facilitating the proper care including accurate testing and documentation
• Client communications according to hospital policy
• Medication preparation and administration
• Maintain the efficiency of the service by utilizing time management skills to recognize and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to work efficiently under stressful situations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Familiarity with:
  • Specialty medications and disease processes
  • Jugular catheter placement
• Proficient in:
  • Above average venipuncture ability
  • Must be able to recognize a critical or unstable patient
  • Working knowledge of multiple ways of Oxygen delivery to patients in need including intubation and oxygen therapy procedures
  • Ability to set up and administer appropriate fluid therapy
  • Working knowledge of Emergency diagnostic tools including blood pressure monitors, ECG, and various hospital patient monitoring systems
  • Working knowledge of Emergency medications and dosing
  • Ability to monitor anesthesia in compromised or unstable patients
  • Knowledge of normal patient parameters
  • Knowledge of and care for all ER instruments
  • Knowledge of Emergency situations and terminology
  • Working knowledge and protocol for advanced like support procedures such as manual ventilation, Chest compressions, emergency drug and fluid administration
  • Must be conscientious of personal safety and the safety of those around them
  • Must work well in a team environment
  • Must be able to communicate well with other team members
  • Must be able to maintain good client communications during difficult and stressed times
  • Good time management skills

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• Must have at least 1 year of veterinary assistant experience (2-5 years relevant experience preferred)

Schedule: Full-Time, Day shift; Friday through Sunday

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range 21.06 - 28.6 USD