Veterinary Assistant

Community Veterinary Partners; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + Monthly bonus opportunities

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision support

Generous PTO and holiday pay

401K with employer match

Free RACE-approved CE platform

Personal pet discounts

Job summary

Community Veterinary Partners is seeking a motivated Veterinary Assistant to join us at Colony Park Animal Hospital in Durham, NC. This full-time position involves supporting outpatient appointments and client care without anesthesia monitoring.

The right candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and team spirit. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health support and paid time off, are offered along with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Veterinary Assistant experience preferred.
• Able to take patient histories and prepare appointment rooms.
• Basic venipuncture skills preferred or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories and prepare rooms for appointments.
• Assist DVMs during outpatient visits and treatments.
• Provide excellent client communication and education.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant experience

Client communication

Customer service skills

Comfortable with venipuncture

Team-oriented

Job description

Veterinary Assistant – Colony Park Animal Hospital
Location: Durham, NC
Schedule: Full-Time | 4 shifts per week | 1 weekend per month required
Pay Range: $17.00–$19.00/hr (Based on experience)

Colony Park Animal Hospital is a full-service, AAHA-accredited veterinary practice located in Durham, NC. We are looking for a bright, reliable Veterinary Assistant to join our team full time. This role will primarily support outpatient appointments and client care, with no anesthesia monitoring required (but welcomed if experienced). We are willing to train the right candidate with a strong foundation and great attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Take patient histories and prepare rooms for appointments
• Assist DVMs during outpatient visits and treatments
• Perform venipuncture (or learn with training)
• Collect samples and support patient care
• Provide excellent client communication and education
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Help keep appointments running efficiently and on schedule
• Support a collaborative, positive hospital culture

What We’re Looking For

• Veterinary Assistant experience preferred
• Comfortable with patient histories and preparing appointments
• Basic venipuncture skills preferred (or willingness to learn)
• Strong client communication and customer service skills
• Team-oriented, dependable, and eager to learn
• Positive attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working 1 weekend per month

Perks And Benefits

• Competitive pay + Monthly bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and mental health support (24/7 access)
• Generous PTO, paid parental leave, and holiday pay
• Opportunities for internal growth and career development across our network
• Free RACE-approved CE platform
• 401K with employer match
• Incentive programs recognizing team contributions
• Generous personal pet discounts
• Pet insurance discounts

If you're a motivated Veterinary Assistant looking to grow your skills in a supportive, team-focused environment — we’d love to meet you!

CVP does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.