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Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant of Chowan Animal Hospital.
Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and future management positions!
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Caring for our Boarding animals
- Cleaning, laundry and basic clinic up keep
- Patient handling and restraint
- Medication administration & filling prescriptions
- Assisting our Technicians and our Veterinarian as needed
- Tackling projects as assigned (with a smile, as always!)
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- High school diploma or GED required
- Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience
- Must be a bright, friendly, and effective communicator in order to communicate with clients, visitors, veterinarians, and other hospital staff. (It’s okay if you talk to animals, too!)
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
- Must be able to work in a veterinary environment with exposure to infection or contagious diseases
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Career development and training
About Chowan Animal Hospital
Chowan Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility in Edenton, North Carolina. Since 1941, our knowledgeable and kind staffhave been providing the best possible medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs and cats. We are well-equipped to provide the highest quality care possible for our patients. We provide complete care including preventative and wellness, digital radiology, dentistry, spay/neuter, surgery, rehabilitation, bloodwork, in-house and send-out labs, and urgent care.
We are a collaborative practice, with over 70 years of combined knowledge of veterinary medicine and a shared passion for practicing small animal medicine and surgery. We have a highly-skilled and leveraged support staff including registered veterinary technicians. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff.
We are a collaborative practice, with over 70 years of combined knowledge of veterinary medicine and a shared passion for practicing small animal medicine and surgery. We have a highly-skilled and leveraged support staff including registered veterinary technicians. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff.
Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
Chowan Animal Hospitalis an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Chowan Animal Hospitalis an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
