Experienced Veterinary Assistant

A Country Veterinary Clinic; Wilmington (NC); Presencial; USD 30 000 - 45 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee pet discounts

Resumo da oferta

A Country Veterinary Clinic is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant in North Carolina. This full-time role offers a four-day work week with weekends free, no nights, and strong benefits. Join a team that values growth, mentorship, and high-quality patient care for every animal.

The position emphasizes assisting veterinarians, safe animal handling, and daily operations, with generous wellness and professional development benefits. Come grow with us in 2026 and beyond.

Qualificações

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant or in a similar veterinary role.
• Confidence in safe, low-stress animal restraint and handling.
• Desire to grow as a professional and help others grow too.
• Willingness to ask for help and to offer it.
• Accountability and the confidence to own your tasks and deliver positive results.
• Teamwork skills and the ability to keep pace in a busy hospital.
• Comfort standing, walking, and handling animals of various sizes throughout the day.
• A positive attitude, because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible

Responsabilidades

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Safely restrain animals and provide compassionate patient care.
• Anticipate the needs of the doctors to keep the day running efficiently.
• Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized and boarding patients.
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms, kennels, and equipment.
• Prepare supplies and support daily clinic operations

Conhecimentos

Veterinary experience

Animal restraint

Patient care

Teamwork

Professional growth

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Who we are:

A Country Veterinary Clinic is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Status: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: Flexible 4-day work week with no nights, weekends, or holiday hours!

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Imagine a four-day work week, weekends off, and a team that cares as much about your well-being as you do about your patients. Interested?

We’re building something special at A Country Veterinary Clinic, and we’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to grow with us in 2026. We want people who bring creative ideas, think critically, and love to keep learning.

Our structure supports consistent, high-quality medical care, and we treat work-life balance and well-being as must-haves, not extras. If you’re a Veterinary Assistant ready for a schedule that leaves room for life outside work, we’d love to meet you.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

• Four-day work weeks with no weekends, so you get one weekday off plus every Saturday and Sunday
• Regular lunch breaks (yes, real ones!)
• A clinic culture built on mentoring and support, where the more you know, the better off we all are
• A team that values creative ideas and critical thinking
• Benefits that strengthen both body and mind
• A chance to grow with a hospital that’s growing too

What Our Veterinary Assistants Do

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Safely restrain animals and provide compassionate patient care
• Anticipate the needs of the doctors to keep the day running efficiently
• Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized and boarding patients
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms, kennels, and equipment
• Prepare supplies and support daily clinic operations

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant or in a similar veterinary role
• Confidence in safe, low-stress animal restraint and handling
• A desire to grow as a professional and help others grow too
• Willingness to ask for help and to offer it
• Accountability and the confidence to own your tasks and deliver positive results
• Teamwork skills and the ability to keep pace in a busy hospital
• Comfort standing, walking, and handling animals of various sizes throughout the day
• A positive attitude, because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Assistant who wants meaningful work, a supportive team, and a schedule that gives you your weekends back, we’d love to hear from you.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of A Country Veterinary Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.