Four‑Day Veterinary Assistant — Compassionate Care

Grace Animal Hospital; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support program

Referral bonus program

Health insurance (medical, dental, vis

Paid time off

Pet discounts

Job summary

Grace Animal Hospital in Gastonia, NC is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a four‑doctor general practice. You will support exams, procedures, anesthesia, and diagnostic testing while delivering compassionate care to dogs, cats, and small mammals.

Enjoy a four‑day workweek with no weekends, on‑call, or holiday hours and a strong team culture that promotes growth. You’ll gain experience with digital radiography, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, and clinical mentoring.

Qualifications

• Experience as Veterinary Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Strong patient care and animal handling skills.
• Safe and effective patient restraint techniques.
• Experience assisting with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Comfort with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery.
• Excellent client communication and education skills.
• Ability to multitask in a busy environment.
• Collaborative, team-first mindset and willingness to help.
• Compassion and empathy for patients, clients, coworkers, and yourself.
• Commitment to continued learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and medical team with patient exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Provide high‑quality care to canine, feline, and small mammal patients.
• Safely restrain patients while prioritizing comfort and well‑being.
• Obtain patient histories, vitals, and information for assessments.
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Assist with venipuncture, IV catheters, fluid therapy, and sample collection.
• Collect and process laboratory samples and assist with in‑house tests.
• Assist with digital and dental radiographs; support surgical procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with recovery; support ultrasound and laser treatments.
• Maintain medical records, communicate with clients, and keep areas organized.

Skills

Animal handling

Patient care

Communication

Team player

Tools

Digital radiography

Ultrasound

Therapeutic laser

Job description

Grace Animal Hospital in Gastonia, NC is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a four‑doctor general practice. You will support exams, procedures, anesthesia, and diagnostic testing while delivering compassionate care to dogs, cats, and small mammals.

Enjoy a four‑day workweek with no weekends, on‑call, or holiday hours and a strong team culture that promotes growth. You’ll gain experience with digital radiography, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, and clinical mentoring.