Veterinary Assistant — Four‑Day Week, Growth into Surgery

Mission Pet Health; Beaufort (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted pet care

Teladoc access

401k plan

Career development

Job summary

Mission Pet Health in Beaufort, NC is seeking a Veterinary Assistant with at least 2 years of experience to join a six-doctor team. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, client education, and a collaborative work culture with a four-day work week and rotating weekends.

Responsibilities include running appointments, educating clients, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and assisting with treatments. The clinic offers advanced equipment and opportunities for growth into surgery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of veterinary experience
• Comfortable with venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Experience monitoring anesthesia preferred
• Strong communication and client education skills
• Team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and grow
• Passion for providing compassionate patient care

Responsibilities

• Running appointments and building client relationships (with potential to move into surgery)
• Educating clients and reviewing treatment plans
• Performing venipuncture and wellness blood work collection
• Placing IV catheters
• Assisting with patient treatments and nursing care
• Supporting doctors and technicians in providing exceptional medicine

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Client education

Compassionate care

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Venipuncture equipment

IV catheter equipment

Radiography

Laboratory procedures

Pharmacy skills

Job description

Mission Pet Health in Beaufort, NC is seeking a Veterinary Assistant with at least 2 years of experience to join a six-doctor team. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, client education, and a collaborative work culture with a four-day work week and rotating weekends.

Responsibilities include running appointments, educating clients, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and assisting with treatments. The clinic offers advanced equipment and opportunities for growth into surgery.