Veterinary Assistant

Raleighwood Veterinary Hospital; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Raleighwood Veterinary Hospital in Raleigh, NC is seeking a dedicated veterinary assistant to join our close-knit, community-focused team. This full-time, on-site role supports veterinarians and licensed technicians with daily patient care, exams, procedures, and client communication.

You will handle animals with care, assist with diagnostics, collect lab samples, obtain images, and help maintain a clean, safe clinic.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with veterinary medicine concepts and terminology; prior experience in a veterinary setting is required.
• Experience with small companion animals (dogs and cats) including phlebotomy and restraint.
• Ability to educate clients on basic pet health and preventive care.
• Strong customer service and clear communication with clients.
• Ability to lift animals and maintain clinic safety.
• Good recordkeeping, appointment support, and detail orientation.
• Team-oriented, eager to learn and collaborate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and licensed technicians with daily patient care.
• Assist during exams and procedures.
• Collect lab samples and obtain diagnostic images.
• Perform basic in-house laboratory diagnostics.
• Provide follow-up communication with clients.
• Work as part of a collaborative team to deliver care.

Skills

Animal handling

Client education

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Veterinary assistant experience

Job description

Company Description

Raleighwood Veterinary Hospital carries forward a long-standing tradition of pet health at the same location that has served the community since 1976 under Dr. Richard Cotton as Brookwood Veterinary Clinic. The hospital honors this legacy of service while bringing fresh energy as a new practice. Team members join a close-knit, neighborhood-focused environment that values strong relationships with pets and their families. The hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care with a welcoming, community feel. Applicants can expect a practice culture centered on compassion, collaboration, and high-quality medicine.

Role Description

The veterinary assistant is a full-time, on-site role based at Raleighwood Veterinary Hospital in Raleigh, NC. This position supports veterinarians and licensed technicians with everyday patient care, including handling and restraining animals, assisting during exams and procedures, collecting lab samples and obtaining diagnostic imagines, performing basic in-house laboratory diagnostics, and providing follow-up communication with clients. The veterinary assistant works as part of a collaborative team to deliver compassionate, efficient care to pets and their families.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with veterinary medicine concepts and terminology; prior experience in a veterinary setting is required.


• Skills in small companion animal care (dogs and cats only), including phlebotomy, restraint with emphasis on low-stress handling, perform in-house laboratory sample processing, obtain diagnostic images (x-rays)


• Ability to provide clear client education on basic pet health, preventive care, home care instructions, and follow-up practices under veterinary guidance.


• Demonstrated customer service skills, with a focus on empathy, professionalism, and effective communication with clients in person and by phone.


• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and restraining animals of various sizes and maintaining clinic cleanliness and safety.


• Strong organizational skills, reliability, and attention to detail in recordkeeping, appointment support, and task follow-through.


• Team-oriented approach, with willingness to learn, take direction, and collaborate with veterinarians and other staff members.