Veterinary Assistant — Four‑Day Week, Flexible Benefits

Vetcor; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave (up to 3 weeks)

PTO and employee pet discounts

Quarterly team bonuses

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Six paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Pet discounts on services and products

Job summary

Grace Animal Hospital is hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our four-doctor team. This full-time role offers a four-day schedule with no weekends, on-call shifts, or holiday hours, and rewards experience with competitive pay and strong benefits.

We provide digital radiography, ultrasound, therapeutic laser treatments, and a supportive environment focused on growth, mentorship, and teamwork. Join us to care for a diverse patient base and grow your veterinary career within Vetcor.

Qualifications

• Previous Veterinary Assistant experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong patient care and animal-handling skills.
• Safe and effective patient restraint techniques.
• Experience assisting with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Familiarity with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery.
• Comfort assisting with diagnostic testing, radiology, and laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and the medical team with patient exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Provide compassionate, high-quality care to canine, feline, and small mammal patients.
• Safely handle and restrain patients while prioritizing comfort and well-being.
• Obtain thorough patient histories, vitals, and information for assessments.
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Assist with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and fluid therapy as trained.
• Collect and process laboratory samples and assist with in-house diagnostics.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Animal-handling

Client communication

Medical record keeping

Sterile techniques

Job description

Grace Animal Hospital is hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our four-doctor team. This full-time role offers a four-day schedule with no weekends, on-call shifts, or holiday hours, and rewards experience with competitive pay and strong benefits.

We provide digital radiography, ultrasound, therapeutic laser treatments, and a supportive environment focused on growth, mentorship, and teamwork. Join us to care for a diverse patient base and grow your veterinary career within Vetcor.