Veterinary Assistant

Western Veterinary Partners; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to $500

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Brawley Animal Hospital in Mooresville, NC seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support client and patient care across hospital services. This full-time role offers a 4x10 schedule, Monday–Friday with Saturdays rotating, and a pay range of $15–$17 per hour, USD.

No on-call requirements. The clinic provides a comprehensive benefits package including bonus up to $500, health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, EAP, a 401(k) with match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as veterinary assistant or related role
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint for dogs/cats
• Ability to assist exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures
• Experience collecting patient histories and vitals preferred
• Phlebotomy and SQ injections
• Radiology positioning and safety
• Laboratory sample collection and in-house testing

Responsibilities

• Manage drop-off patients, tech appointments, nail trims, anal glands, and outpatient procedure support
• Assist doctors and technicians during exams and diagnostics, including bloodwork and radiology
• Provide safe patient handling and restraint during outpatient and surgical care
• Set up and support surgical cases, including prep and equipment readiness
• Complete and manage drop-off paperwork and patient documentation accurately
• Maintain medical records and treatment documentation
• Build positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintain clean, organized exam rooms and treatment spaces

Skills

Safe animal handling

Veterinary terminology

Exam assistance

Phlebotomy

SQ injections

Radiology positioning

Laboratory testing

Tools

Radiology equipment

In-house diagnostics

Job description

Mooresville, North Carolina, United States

Brawley Animal 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 skilled, motivated assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to contribute to a team-oriented practice with a broad clinical scope and a genuine culture of care. We are seeking a dependable, proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, multitasks efficiently, anticipates team needs, and takes pride in delivering exceptional support throughout every stage of the patient visit. If you're the kind of person who looks for work without being asked and takes ownership of your role from day one - you'll fit right in here.

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

• Managing drop-off patients, tech appointments, nail trims, anal glands, and outpatient procedure support
• Assisting doctors and technicians during exams and diagnostics, including running bloodwork and radiology
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care, including surgery induction
• Performing phlebotomy and SQ injections as directed by the veterinary team
• Setting up and supporting surgical cases, including patient prep and equipment readiness
• Completing and managing drop-off paperwork and patient documentation accurately
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service - strong client communication skills are essential here
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $15 - 17 per hour, for each hour worked
• Schedule: This is afull-time position, with a4 x 10 schedule, Monday-Friday, with a set day off each week. Saturday coverage is required on rotating basis. Approximately 1 Saturday every 6 weeks.
  • No on-call requirements.

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: Up to $500 depending on 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 experience in a veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel assistant, or related role isrequired
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
  • Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and patient care principles
  • Ability to assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures
  • Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs preferred
  • Phlebotomy & SQ injections
  • Radiology positioning and safety protocols
  • Laboratory sample collection and experience running in house diagnostic testing

Why choose Brawley Animal Hospital?

Brawley Animal Hospital is a 3-doctor small animal practice in Mooresville, NC - trusted by the Lake Norman community since 2004 and built by co-owner veterinarians who genuinely love what they do. The clinic offers a full range of services including wellness, surgery, dentistry, in-house diagnostics, laser therapy, grooming, and nutrition counseling, all under one roof with a team known for going above and beyond for every patient who walks through the door.

Mooresville itself is one of the most desirable places to live in the Carolinas - a lakeside community on Lake Norman, just 30 miles from Charlotte, with a strong local identity, outdoor recreation, and a lifestyle that’s hard to beat. No on-call, no weekends (just a half-day Saturday every few months), and a team of long-tenured colleagues who chose to stay - because this is genuinely a great place to work.

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

$15 - $17 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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