Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Support Doctors & Pets

PetVet Care Centers; Knightdale (NC); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Pet discounts

Wellbeing support

CE stipends

Grants circle

Local hospital culture

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Smithfield Road Veterinary Hospital in Knightdale, NC is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including cleaning, restraining, feeding, and preparing surgery areas. The role involves patient care, clerical duties, and animal handling within a collaborative, compassionate team environment.

The hospital emphasizes a culture of care, professional development, and providing excellent client and patient service.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Ability to work around animals and cleaning chemicals.
• Lifting, standing, and moving for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet clients and guide them to examining rooms, record weight and vital signs.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medications and patient restraint.
• Perform lab tests and take radiographs.
• Maintain and operate hospital equipment (EKG, monitors, scales).
• Maintain medical records and documentation.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of the hospital daily.
• Groom and care for patients staying overnight.

Skills

Animal handling

Patient care

Communication

Laboratory tests

Radiography

Record keeping

Teamwork

Tools

Medical equipment operation

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Smithfield Road Veterinary Hospital in Knightdale, NC is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including cleaning, restraining, feeding, and preparing surgery areas. The role involves patient care, clerical duties, and animal handling within a collaborative, compassionate team environment.

The hospital emphasizes a culture of care, professional development, and providing excellent client and patient service.