Veterinary Assistant — Growth, Mentorship & Teamwork

Carolina Beach Animal Hospital, LLC; Carolina Beach (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k retirement options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Carolina Beach Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative team in a fast-paced small-animal practice in Carolina Beach, NC. You will assist veterinarians and technicians with hands-on patient care, nail trims and vaccines, and maintaining compassionate client communication.

We emphasize teamwork, a supportive work culture, and growth opportunities through mentorship and continued education in a modern practice.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary experience.
• Confident with nail trims and anal gland expressions.
• Comfortable drawing blood and administering vaccines.
• Able to obtain complete and accurate medical histories.
• Experienced in Fear Free or low-stress animal handling.
• Effective communicator in a team environment.
• Dedicated to collaborative best outcomes for patients and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential patient care as a key member of the medical team.
• Be the go-to support for the medical team to ensure smooth workflow.
• Create a positive client experience with scheduling, payments, and communications.
• Maintain a safe and clean hospital environment and equipment.
• Support clinical operations in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

nail trims

blood draws

vaccines administration

medical histories

Fear Free handling

communication

teamwork

patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Carolina Beach Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative team in a fast-paced small-animal practice in Carolina Beach, NC. You will assist veterinarians and technicians with hands-on patient care, nail trims and vaccines, and maintaining compassionate client communication.

We emphasize teamwork, a supportive work culture, and growth opportunities through mentorship and continued education in a modern practice.