Vet Assistant at Community Veterinary Partners

Durham, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Histories, Room Preparation, Treatment Assistance, Venipuncture, Sample Collection, Client Communication, Client Education, Medical Records Maintenance, Scheduling Efficiency, Teamwork, Dependability, Customer Service, Fast-Paced Environment Adaptability

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Veterinary Assistant – Colony Park Animal Hospital 📍 Location: Durham, NC 🕐 Schedule: Full-Time | 4 shifts per week | 1 weekend per month required 💵 Pay Range: $17.00–$19.00/hr (Based on experience) Colony Park Animal Hospital is a full-service, AAHA-accredited veterinary practice located in Durham, NC. We are looking for a bright, reliable Veterinary Assistant to join our team full time. This role will primarily support outpatient appointments and client care, with no anesthesia monitoring required (but welcomed if experienced). We are willing to train the right candidate with a strong foundation and great attitude. Colony Park Animal Hospital is a well-established, 5-doctor practice committed to providing exceptional service for routine medical care, surgery, and dentistry in a collaborative, supportive environment. Key Responsibilities: * Take patient histories and prepare rooms for appointments * Assist DVMs during outpatient visits and treatments * Perform venipuncture (or learn with training) * Collect samples and support patient care * Provide excellent client communication and education * Maintain accurate medical records * Help keep appointments running efficiently and on schedule * Support a collaborative, positive hospital culture What We’re Looking For: * Veterinary Assistant experience preferred * Comfortable with patient histories and preparing appointments * Basic venipuncture skills preferred (or willingness to learn) * Strong client communication and customer service skills * Team-oriented, dependable, and eager to learn * Positive attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment * Comfortable working 1 weekend per month Perks and Benefits: * Competitive pay + Monthly bonus opportunities * Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and mental health support (24/7 access) * Generous PTO, paid parental leave, and holiday pay * Opportunities for internal growth and career development across our network * Free RACE-approved CE platform * 401K with employer match * Incentive programs recognizing team contributions * Generous personal pet discounts * Pet insurance discounts If you're a motivated Veterinary Assistant looking to grow your skills in a supportive, team-focused environment — we’d love to meet you! 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, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

The Veterinary Assistant will primarily support outpatient appointments and client care, which includes taking patient histories, preparing rooms, assisting DVMs during visits, and performing venipuncture. Key duties also involve maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring appointments run efficiently while supporting a positive hospital culture.