Veterinary Assistant — Four-Day Week, Growth & Team Support

Animal Hospital North; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Paid parental leave

PTO and holidays

Employee pet discounts

Uniform allowance

Continuing education allowance

VTNE exam fee reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Employee discount program

Job summary

Animal Hospital North in Hickory, NC is hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant for a full-time role with a four-day work week and no nights, weekends, or holiday hours. You’ll support doctors and vet techs delivering compassionate patient care while growing in a team-focused environment.

We offer competitive pay based on experience plus benefits including 401(k) matching, tuition support, paid time off, and substantial wellness perks.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant
• Ability to support doctors and veterinary technicians in patient care
• Excellent client communication and empathy

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 attitude to every shift and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Skills

Experience as veterinary assistant

Job description

Animal Hospital North in Hickory, NC is hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant for a full-time role with a four-day work week and no nights, weekends, or holiday hours. You’ll support doctors and vet techs delivering compassionate patient care while growing in a team-focused environment.

We offer competitive pay based on experience plus benefits including 401(k) matching, tuition support, paid time off, and substantial wellness perks.