Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 54,443,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k & matching

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid bereavement

Parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Referral bonus program

Pet discounts

Job summary

Paws & Claws Animal Hospital in Wilmington, NC is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a compassionate, collaborative team. You will work alongside doctors with 40+ years of combined experience to provide hands-on patient care and help the team run smoothly.

You’ll assist with restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, nursing care, anesthesia support, and client communication, while growing your skills through ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least one year of veterinary experience.
• Compassionate, dependable, and calm under pressure.
• Strong communicator and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient restraint and handling.
• Triages incoming patients and collects medical histories.
• Collect and process laboratory samples.
• Perform or assist with diagnostic imaging and radiographs.
• Provide nursing care and monitor hospitalized patients.
• Administer medications as directed by the veterinary team.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist during procedures.
• Support anesthetic monitoring and patient recovery.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly with clients.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment.
• Contribute to a calm, positive experience for patients, clients, and teammates.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Calm under pressure

Strong communicator

Team player

Multitasking

Initiative

Job description

At Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, we believe great veterinary medicine starts with a compassionate, collaborative team. Located in Wilmington, NC, our full-service hospital provides medical, surgical, and dental care for cats, dogs, exotic animals, and local injured wildlife. We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who enjoys working with a variety of patients and wants to be part of a team that truly cares about the animals and people we serve.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll work alongside our experienced veterinary team to provide hands‑on patient care and help keep each visit running smoothly. Our doctors bring more than four decades of combined veterinary experience, creating an environment where you can continue learning, developing your skills, and growing your career.

To learn more about us visit Paws & Claws Animal Hospital and check out our Hospital Profile!

Job Description

As a Veterinary Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with patient restraint and handling
• Triaging incoming patients and obtaining medical histories
• Collecting and processing laboratory samples
• Performing or assisting with diagnostic imaging and radiographs
• Providing nursing care and monitoring hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability
• Administering medications as directed by the veterinary team
• Preparing patients for surgery and assisting during procedures
• Supporting anesthetic monitoring and patient recovery
• Communicating treatment plans and recommendations clearly and compassionately with clients
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe treatment environment
• Helping provide a calm, positive experience for patients, clients, and teammates

Whether you’re an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking to master your current skills or hoping to take the next step in your career, you’ll have opportunities for hands‑on learning, virtual training, and continued professional development.

Qualifications

We’re seeking a Veterinary Assistant with at least one year of veterinary experience who is comfortable working in a busy clinical environment.

The ideal candidate is:

• Compassionate, dependable, and calm under pressure
• A strong communicator and collaborative team player
• Comfortable multitasking and prioritizing in a fast‑paced setting
• Confident with safe and appropriate animal restraint
• A self‑starter who takes initiative and enjoys learning
• Experienced with sample collection, laboratory testing, medical histories, and radiographs
• Familiar with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance, which is a plus

As a Veterinary Assistant, you may encounter unpleasant odors and noises and may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases. A willingness to work safely and compassionately in these situations is essential.

If you’re a Veterinary Assistant who wants to make a difference in the lives of pets, exotic animals, wildlife, and their families while continuing to grow professionally, we’d love to hear from you!

Pay Range

$15-$19/hr based on experience

Job type

Full-time

We offer our staff

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.
• Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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