Veterinary Assistant: Growth, Benefits & Team Impact

Four-Paws-Veterinary-Hospital; Southport (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Revenue sharing program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Four Paws Veterinary Hospital in Southport, NC is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our two-doctor practice. We promote teamwork, client experience, and outstanding patient care, while offering growth opportunities and a revenue sharing program for team members.

The role supports exams, lab work, anesthesia, imaging, medications, and daily clinic duties. Ideal candidates have a GED or high school diploma and 1–2 years of related experience in a busy animal-care setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients and co-workers.
• Strong teamwork and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Check patient medical records and enter treatments.
• Restrain animals for veterinarians as required.
• Draw blood, perform testing, and manage lab work.
• Assist with anesthesia induction and monitoring.
• Dispense medications and communicate with owners.
• Maintain exam rooms and equipment.
• Process prescriptions and handle basic billing tasks.

Skills

Dental cleanings

Venipuncture

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical prep

IV catheter

Vaccination admin

In-house lab

Prescription filling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

X-ray equipment

Laboratory equipment

Computer systems

Job description

Four Paws Veterinary Hospital in Southport, NC is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our two-doctor practice. We promote teamwork, client experience, and outstanding patient care, while offering growth opportunities and a revenue sharing program for team members.

The role supports exams, lab work, anesthesia, imaging, medications, and daily clinic duties. Ideal candidates have a GED or high school diploma and 1–2 years of related experience in a busy animal-care setting.