Veterinary Assistant — Four‑Day Week, No Nights

Atrium Animal Hospital; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four‑day workweek

No nights

Rotating weekend on‑call

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Pet discounts

VTNE exam fee reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Atrium Animal Hospital in Charlotte, NC is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our small animal hospital team. You will assist veterinarians during exams and procedures, support surgeries and dental care, and perform in-house lab work to support high‑quality patient care.

We offer a four‑day workweek with rotating weekend on‑call shifts, no night shifts, and a robust benefits package including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and pet care perks.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary assistant or veterinary technician experience.
• Solid technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory procedures.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring.
• Ability to triage patients and obtain thorough medical histories.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Professional and compassionate client communication.
• A positive attitude and reliable approach to work.
• A collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.
• A genuine passion for veterinary medicine.
• A desire to continue learning and broadening technical skill set.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Support surgical and dental procedures, including preparation, monitoring, recovery, and instrument care.
• Run in-house laboratory testing, including CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, and more.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia.
• Accurately triage patients and obtain thorough medical histories.
• Educate and communicate with clients about patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventative care.
• Provide patient monitoring and supportive care, including TPRs, pain scoring, wound care, and more.
• Maintain clean and well‑stocked treatment and exam areas.
• Follow established infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and fellow team members to provide compassionate, efficient patient care.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Laboratory procedures

Anesthesia monitoring

Client communication

Triage patients

Time management

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Learning mindset

Tools

CBC/chemistry lab testing

Job description

Atrium Animal Hospital in Charlotte, NC is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our small animal hospital team. You will assist veterinarians during exams and procedures, support surgeries and dental care, and perform in-house lab work to support high‑quality patient care.

We offer a four‑day workweek with rotating weekend on‑call shifts, no night shifts, and a robust benefits package including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and pet care perks.