Coddle Creek Animal Hospital is a 4 DVM practice located in Concord, North Carolina and nestled in the piedmont of North Carolina. We are just minutes away from the Charlotte area and beautiful Lake Norman. Charlotte offers a variety of activities from the many parks, concerts, malls, museums, breweries, Charlotte Motor Speedway and of course Bank of America Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers! You can spend time at Lake Norman on the weekends boating, fishing and enjoying the sunshine! You can also hop in the car and be at the Carolina coast in about 3 hours and to the Blue Ridge Mountains in 2 hours. Coddle Creek Animal Hospital was founded in 1996 and we are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to canine and feline patients. We utilize Avimark veterinary software and Idexx for all of our reference diagnostic needs, both in house and out. The in-house diagnostics including Lasercyte, Sedivue, and Catalyst equipment, as well as digital dental x-ray and DR x-ray. Within the last 2 years we have purchased a Navi Vet Ultrasound. We offer a variety of surgical services to our patients in our spacious surgical suite. We currently have 4 exam rooms, an isolation room and a comfort room with room to expand. Our goal is to provide personalized care with exceptional hospitality to our patients and clients! We have a collaborative, supportive DVM approach to provide the highest level of medicine. We work together as a team to provide the best care to allow our patients to live longer healthier lives. We use a WAG approach-Work Together, Amaze, Grow-within our hospital to provide a good team working environment as well as in our approach to treat our clients with the utmost respect. If you are passionate and caring team player, please apply today! 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. 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-$18/hour based on experience Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Short Term Disability Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) 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).