Veterinary Assistant — Four-Day Week, Growth & Benefits

Vetcor; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Employee pet discounts

Six paid holidays

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Animal Hospital North in Hickory, NC is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a four-day work week team with no nights, weekends, or holiday hours. This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience, a robust benefits package, and opportunities for mentorship and growth within a four-doctor practice.

Responsibilities include assisting doctors, restraining patients, preparing exam rooms, maintaining cleanliness, educating clients, and collaborating with teammates to

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant.
• A passion for pets and veterinary care that shines every day.
• A team-first mindset and the willingness to both give and ask for help.
• Empathy for clients, coworkers, and yourself.
• Eagerness to grow, learn, and then learn and grow some more.
• A positive attitude, even on busy days.

Responsibilities

• Support our doctors and veterinary technicians in providing compassionate patient care.
• Patient restraint, exam room setup, kennel care, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, assisting with lab samples.
• Educate clients and support them with empathy and clear communication.
• Ask for help when you need it, and offer help to teammates.
• Keep growing and learning through mentorship and continuing education.
• Bring a positive cattitude to every shift, because with the right one, anything is pawsible.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Team player

Empathy

Job description

Animal Hospital North in Hickory, NC is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a four-day work week team with no nights, weekends, or holiday hours. This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience, a robust benefits package, and opportunities for mentorship and growth within a four-doctor practice.

Responsibilities include assisting doctors, restraining patients, preparing exam rooms, maintaining cleanliness, educating clients, and collaborating with teammates to