Veterinary Assistant - 4-Day Week, No Nights, Growth

careers-vettech; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching & Roth

Flexible Spending Account

529 Savings Plan

Tuition Support Program

Referral Bonus Program

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision)

Paid parental leave

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Pet discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Atrium Animal Hospital in Charlotte, NC is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our three-doctor small animal team. This full-time role features a four-day workweek with rotating weekend on-call shifts and no night shifts, with compensation based on experience.

You will assist veterinarians during exams and procedures, run in-house lab tests, monitor anesthesia, educate clients, and help maintain a compassionate, high-quality patient care environment.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary assistant or veterinary technician experience.
• Solid technical skills in basic veterinary procedures.
• Excellent communication with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Support surgical and dental procedures, including preparation and monitoring.
• Run in-house laboratory testing (CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology).
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia and assist with recovery.
• Educate clients about care, medications, and preventive measures.
• Maintain clean treatment and exam areas and follow infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and staff to provide efficient patient care.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Laboratory procedures

Anesthesia monitoring

Client communication

Team collaboration

Compassionate patient care

Job description

Atrium Animal Hospital in Charlotte, NC is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our three-doctor small animal team. This full-time role features a four-day workweek with rotating weekend on-call shifts and no night shifts, with compensation based on experience.

You will assist veterinarians during exams and procedures, run in-house lab tests, monitor anesthesia, educate clients, and help maintain a compassionate, high-quality patient care environment.