Veterinary Assistant

Vetcor; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Employee pet discounts

Six paid holidays

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Animal Hospital North in Hickory, NC is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a four-day work week team with no nights, weekends, or holiday hours. This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience, a robust benefits package, and opportunities for mentorship and growth within a four-doctor practice.

Responsibilities include assisting doctors, restraining patients, preparing exam rooms, maintaining cleanliness, educating clients, and collaborating with teammates to

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant.
• A passion for pets and veterinary care that shines every day.
• A team-first mindset and the willingness to both give and ask for help.
• Empathy for clients, coworkers, and yourself.
• Eagerness to grow, learn, and then learn and grow some more.
• A positive attitude, even on busy days.

Responsibilities

• Support our doctors and veterinary technicians in providing compassionate patient care.
• Patient restraint, exam room setup, kennel care, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, assisting with lab samples.
• Educate clients and support them with empathy and clear communication.
• Ask for help when you need it, and offer help to teammates.
• Keep growing and learning through mentorship and continuing education.
• Bring a positive cattitude to every shift, because with the right one, anything is pawsible.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Team player

Empathy

Job description

Who We Are

Animal Hospital North is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant!

We believe in a "better together" philosophy because we're at our best when we celebrate ourselves and each other. When the team thrives, our patients do too. We also want you to have a great life outside the hospital, and our four-day work weeks reflect how much we value self-care.

Position Details

Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Status: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: Four-day work weeks 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

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

• Four-day work weeks, so you have more time for life outside the hospital
• A better together culture where teamwork is a core value and everyone's contributions are celebrated
• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career. The more you know, the better off we all are!
• A four-doctor practice with plenty of teammates to learn from and lean on
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• A chance to use your veterinary skills to make a difference in your community
• A team that values diversity and appreciates what each person brings

What You'll Do

• Support our doctors and veterinary technicians in providing compassionate patient care
• Patient restraint, exam room setup, kennel care, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, assisting with lab samples
• Educate clients and support them with empathy and clear communication
• Ask for help when you need it, and offer help to teammates
• Keep growing and learning through mentorship and continuing education
• Bring a positive cattitude to every shift, because with the right one, anything is pawsible

What You'll Bring

• Experience as a veterinary assistant
• A passion for pets and veterinary care that shines every day
• A team-first mindset and the willingness to both give and ask for help
• Empathy for clients, coworkers, and yourself
• Eagerness to grow, learn, and then learn and grow some more
• A positive attitude, even on busy days

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 looking for a supportive team, a four-day work week, and room to grow, we'd love to meet you.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Animal Hospital North 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.