Veterinary Assistant

Western-Veterinary-Partners-1; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health package: Medical, dental, and

Life insurance

Disability

401k with company match

Paid time off

Bonus package: $500 for 3+ years of经验

Job summary

Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital in Greensboro, NC is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support patient care across exams, surgery, dentistry and outpatient services.

You will work a versatile schedule in a fast-paced clinic, assisting veterinarians, inducing and monitoring anesthesia, performing dental prophylaxis, radiographs, and keeping accurate medical records while building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant or related clinical experience preferred; training considered for the right candidate.
• Proficiency in anesthesia induction and monitoring, dental prophylaxis and radiography, cystocentesis and IV catheter placement.
• Ability to review treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Splitting time between exam room, outpatient, and surgical caseload support
• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and surgical procedures, including patient prep, setup, and recovery
• Performing anesthesia induction and monitoring as directed by the veterinary team
• Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiographs
• Assisting with cystocentesis, IV catheter placement, IV/IM injections, and microscope evaluation
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Skills

Anesthesia induction

Dental prophylaxis

Dental radiography

Cystocentesis

IV catheter placement

IV/IM medication administration

Microscope evaluation

In-house diagnostics

Client communication

Job description

Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile, skilled assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to fully utilize a well-rounded clinical skillset across surgery, dentistry, outpatient care, and exam room support. We are seeking dependable, motivated candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask efficiently, anticipate team needs, and take pride in delivering exceptional support throughout every stage of the patient visit. Training is considered for the right candidate with a strong foundation and the drive to grow.

In this position, you will take an active role in:

• Splitting time between exam room, outpatient, and surgical caseload support
• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and surgical procedures, including patient prep, setup, and recovery
• Performing anesthesia induction and monitoring as directed by the veterinary team
• Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiographs
• Assisting with cystocentesis, IV catheter placement, IV/IM injections, and microscope evaluation
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is afull-time position, with a4 x 10 schedule, Monday-FridayNo weekends and no holidays.

Full-time Benefits Package:

• Bonus package: $500 for those with 3+ years of consecutive, current experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law.

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant or related clinical experience preferred; training considered for the right candidate
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Anesthesia induction and monitoring
  • Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
  • Cystocentesis and IV catheter placement
  • IV/IM medication administration
  • Microscope evaluation and in-house diagnostics
  • Compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members

About Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital

Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital has been a trusted name in Greensboro, NC since 1991 - over 30 years of compassionate, personalized small animal care built on genuine relationships with the community it serves. With a close-knit team, no weekends, and zero on-call or emergency responsibilities, this is a practice where work-life balance isn't a talking point - it's just how things work here.

We offer full-service medicine including soft tissue surgery, wellness and preventative care, select reproductive services, dentistry, digital radiography, ultrasound, laser therapy, and in-house laboratory - real clinical depth in a small-team environment where your contributions are seen and valued every day.

Located in Greensboro, NC - an affordable, growing city with a strong arts and dining scene and easy access to the rest of North Carolina - Bel-Aire is the kind of practice where people come to build a career, not just fill a role.

Pay Range

$17 - $19 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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