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Plantation Park Animal Hospital is a full-service hospital with innovative and progressive treatment options, including digital X-ray, low level therapy laser, full in-house CBC, and chemistry, chemotherapy, chiropractic, surgical suite and specialize in canine reproduction. Our hospital is open Mondays - Fridays, 8am-6pm, with 2 late nights a week. Mondays and Thursdays are open until 8pm, to help clients with after work urgent vet appointments. We encourage a great balance of work and family by not being open on the weekends. We have great support staff, including several tenured registered veterinary technicians, 30-minute appointments, dedicated lunches, and a positive working environment and culture.

No On-Call or After-Hours Emergencies

No Saturday or Sunday appointments

Competitive Salary

Creative Schedule Available

Great Benefits, Incentives & More!

Our practice is located in Clayton, NC, a city which is projected to be one of the fastest-growing cities over the next ten years, and in fact is considered the #1 place to live in NC! Located close to Raleigh, living in Clayton will provide you with a small suburban feel while having easy access to the hustle and bustle of city life. Not only is our town growing quickly, but it is one of the safest communities to raise a family in the state! Only a 40-minute drive from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) means simple and painless traveling. Not to mention, Clayton is within an hour's drive to Chapel Hill and Durham, North Carolina which are other big cities in the area. You'll find plenty of dining and entertainment options along with a cool downtown district, newly renovated buildings, museums, and cultural festivals.

Whether you love soaking up the sun at the beach or hiking in the mountains, living here means that you will get the best of both worlds. Our city is only a two-hour drive to Wilmington, NC, and a three-and-a-half-hour drive to The Outer Banks and only a four-hour drive to Asheville, NC to visit the Great Smokey Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains. For families with school-aged children or for students seeking higher education opportunities, living here will mean only the best in education and learning. We're known for our above-average public schools in Johnston County and access to some of the best top-rated colleges and universities in the state of North Carolina. If you're a "foodie", Clayton is also known serving up all of the most iconic foods found in North Carolina, and the craft beer scene is a popular favorite of locals as well! We take pride in our active lifestyle and community, and there is an abundance of outdoor activities and parks to enjoy

** Full- Time Veterinary Assistant with Surgical skills needed**

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

We're looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Surgery experience preferred, including anesthesia monitoring.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

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 background check.

*Note some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.