Veterinary Assistant (PT) - Livewell Animal Hospital Elizabeth

Livewell Animal Hospital of Elizabeth is located in beautiful Charlotte, NC. It is a brand new, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital. Our caring veterinarians provide access to high-quality medical and surgical care with a focus on wellness, growing the human-animal bond, and education of our pet parents. We are all about kindness, excellence in patient and client care, working as a team, and being a practice where we love what we do. No matter the reason for our client’s visit, our team of highly trained veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and veterinary receptionists are ready to treat them with the care and compassion that they deserve. We take great pride in offering the latest advances in veterinary care and are committed to partnering with our clients to keep our client’s pets healthy and happy. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!

Charlotte is a vibrant, growing city with numerous amazing restaurants and breweries, along with an active fitness scene (yoga, CrossFit, cycling, and running clubs abound). Whether you like the mountains or the beach, both are just a short driving distance away. It is an amazing place to be single, for couples, or to raise a family. It is also extremely dog-friendly with numerous doggie daycares, parks, dog-welcoming bars, breweries, and living spaces. This Livewell location boasts numerous delicious eateries and social venues along the same street. 

Hours of operations are 8am - 6pm. We are looking to hire someone that can work 4 to 4.5 days/week!

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals. At Livewell Animal Hospital of Elizabeth, we strive to create a positive environment that you can thrive in. We have a strong focus on client education and a 5-Star client experience. 

Position Skills:

• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
• Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
• Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
• Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
• High quality client communication on patient updates and questions

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED certificate 
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Pay range of $15.00-$19.00/hour based on experience
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth 
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).