Why You'll Love This Veterinary Nurse Job! Are you passionate about animal health and dedicated to providing exceptional patient care? If so, we invite you to join the team at
Wake Forest Animal Hospital, an EverVet Partner, as a
Veterinary Nurse!
As a Veterinary Nurse, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality medical care and creating positive experiences for both pets and their families. You'll work alongside a skilled and compassionate team of veterinarians and support staff in a collaborative environment that values professional growth, teamwork, and excellence in patient care.
In this role, you'll utilize your clinical skills to assist with patient examinations and treatments, monitor hospitalized pets, support diagnostic and surgical procedures, educate clients, and help ensure our hospital operates efficiently and compassionately. Every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals while growing your veterinary career.
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to combine your love of animals with hands-on patient care, we'd love to hear from you!
Pay Range: $17 - $21 per hourBenefits- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Health Savings Account*
- Employee Assistance Program available 24/7*
- Supplemental Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage*
- 401(k) Plan with Generous Employer Match
- Maternity Leave*
- Bereavement Leave
- Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance*
- Employee Discount Programs
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- On-Demand Pay Options
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
Career Development & Growth OpportunitiesAt EverVet, we're committed to investing in your future and helping you achieve your professional goals.
- Opportunity for full tuition sponsorship through Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician Program*
- Access to Zoetis Clinical and Professional Development Programs and Events
- Extensive Veterinary Management Group (VMG) educational resources
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
- Supportive mentorship from experienced veterinary professionals
*Indicates eligibility for full-time team members only.
Responsibilities- Restrain/hold animals of several species for examination and treatments
- Get weights on all patients prior to examination
- Use our radiology software for medical records and submission of studies for review
- Take digital photos of procedures/relevant lesions and save to patients' medical records
- Run in-house laboratory specimens and record results in patient medical records
- Prepare laboratory forms/specimens for out-of-office laboratories (Antech and others)
- Help administer treatments (oral/fluids/injections/baths) under direction of DVM/LVT
- Assist in monitoring anesthetized patients
- Shave animals for surgery and scrub surgical sites
- Manage post-op cleaning and preparation of packs
- Complete progress forms for in-hospital/anesthetic patients
- Keep patients comfortable, fed, watered and clean
- Log controlled drugs (when authorized to do so, under direction of an LVT/DVM)
- Setup medications/fill prescriptions (when authorized to do so)
- Monitor inventory, rotation and expiration dates and report needs
- Stock exam rooms/treatment/surgery/radiology rooms as necessary
- Assist in ordering of food/supplies/medications as requested
- Assist in maintenance of areas outside of hospital (walks, parking, runs)
Required Skills- High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent
- Veterinary Assistant Certification preferred
- At least one year experience preferred
- Experience handling a variety of animals
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Basic math and writing skills
- Ability to express compassion
- Basic understanding of diseases/medications/anesthesia
- Understanding of vaccinations, basic laboratory tests, common diseases and pet behavior
- Knowledge of computer software (Infinity and Office programs)