Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group; Greensboro (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k Match

Generous PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Work/Life Balance day

Disability options

Supplemental insurance

Discounted Vet Care

Scrub allowance

Hands‑on training

Professional growth

Tuition assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Durham Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and staff in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. You will assist during exams, restrain animals when needed, stock rooms, sterilize tools, and help maintain patient files while delivering compassionate client service.

This on-site role requires lifting up to 40 lbs, strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience required.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• This position requires regular on-site presence to support patient care and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates professionalism and ability to multitask in a hands-on hospital environment.
• Restrain animals during exams when necessary and stock exam and surgery rooms with supplies.
• Sterilizes tools and ensures equipment is in working order.
• Communicates with clients and updates patient files.
• Work flexible hours including weekends.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Customer service experience

Lift 40 lbs

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Durham Veterinary Clinic

Reporting To: Kristin Saffold

Description

Our hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Assistant helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Veterinary Assistants also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
• Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
• Be compassionate/caring
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Job Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands‑on and E‑training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians