Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant

Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HeadStart Program

Continuing Education

Competitive Compensation

Health Benefits

401(k) Retirement

Paid Time Off

Pet Discounts

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital in Whitsett, NC seeks a Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant to provide hands-on patient care, anesthesia monitoring, and client communication in a busy practice. You will assist with blood collection, IV catheter placement, in-house lab work with IDEXX, and support surgeries, dentistry, and daily patient needs while collaborating with a compassionate team.

Required is a high school diploma and prior veterinary experience with anesthesia monitoring; room

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Veterinary Experience: Previous veterinary hospital experience with hands-on anesthesia monitoring required. Surgery experience is a plus.
• Clinical Skills: Safe animal restraint, blood collection, IV catheter placement, and in-house lab testing.

Responsibilities

• Hands-On Patient Care: Safely restrain and handle patients, collect blood samples, place IV catheters, assist examinations and treatments.
• Anesthesia and Surgery: Monitor under anesthesia, support procedures, provide recovery care; anesthesia experience required; surgery experience a plus.
• Diagnostics and Lab: Run in-house labs, process samples, use IDEXX equipment for timely decisions.
• Team Support: Assist doctors and team with appointments, procedures, dental care, daily needs.
• Client Experience: Deliver friendly, compassionate service, communicate with pet parents.
• Patient Advocacy: Notice changes, communicate concerns, ensure attentive, individualized care.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

IV catheter placement

Blood collection

In-house lab testing

IDEXX equipment

Cornerstone software

Client communication

Teamwork

Animal restraint

Patient advocacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IDEXX diagnostic equipment

Cornerstone practice management software

Job description

Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Whitsett, North Carolina

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour

Description

Your skills make a difference. Your compassion makes it personal.

Every blood sample, carefully monitored anesthetic procedure, and reassuring conversation with a pet parent helps an animal live a healthier life. At Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital, you'll do more than assist with appointments - you'll help dogs and cats feel better, families feel supported, and our veterinary team deliver exceptional care.

Conveniently located in Whitsett between Greensboro and Burlington, our full-service veterinary hospital provides comprehensive care for dogs and cats, including preventive medicine, dentistry, diagnostics, surgery, rehabilitation, and more. We're looking for a skilled, compassionate Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant who enjoys hands-on patient care, teamwork, and building meaningful relationships with clients.

What You’ll Do

• Hands-On Patient Care: Safely restrain and handle patients, collect blood samples, place IV catheters, and assist with examinations and treatments.
• Anesthesia and Surgery: Monitor patients under anesthesia, support safe procedures, and provide attentive recovery care. Anesthesia experience is required; surgery experience is a plus.
• Diagnostics and Laboratory Work: Run in-house lab work, process samples, and use IDEXX diagnostic equipment to help our doctors make timely treatment decisions.
• Veterinary Team Support: Assist doctors and fellow team members with appointments, procedures, dental care, and daily patient needs.
• Client Experience: Deliver friendly, compassionate customer service, communicate clearly with pet parents, and help families feel confident in their pets' care.
• Patient Advocacy: Notice changes, communicate concerns, and help ensure every patient receives attentive, individualized care.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Veterinary Experience: Previous veterinary hospital experience with hands-on anesthesia monitoring experience required. Surgery experience is a plus.
• Clinical Skills: Proficiency in safe animal restraint and handling, blood collection, IV catheter placement, and in-house laboratory testing.
• Technology: Experience with IDEXX diagnostic equipment preferred; Cornerstone practice management software experience is a plus.
• Client Service: Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to help pet parents feel informed, welcomed, and supported.
• Teamwork and Reliability: A dependable, organized, detail-oriented approach and the ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
• Patient Advocacy: A genuine passion for animal welfare, patient safety, and supporting the people who love their pets.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, kneel, and reach as needed, safely handle and restrain animals of varying sizes, and lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance or appropriate equipment when necessary.
• Hospital Environment: Comfort working around animal noise, odors, fur, cleaning and disinfecting products, bodily fluids, and patients who may bite or scratch. Must be able to follow infection-control procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Career Growth: Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) and veterinary technology students interested in developing their clinical skills and pursuing professional growth are encouraged to explore this opportunity.

What We Offer

A career path, not just a job.

• HeadStart Program: Explore credentialing and professional development support designed to help eligible team members pursue veterinary technician credentials and advance their careers.
• Continuing Education: Opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge, strengthen your technical skills, and learn alongside experienced veterinary professionals.
• Competitive Compensation: Pay based on experience, qualifications, and the skills you bring to the team.
• Health and Wellness Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, plus employee assistance and mental health support resources.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan to help you plan for the future.
• Paid Time Off: Time away to rest, recharge, and take care of yourself.
• Pet Perks: Discounts on veterinary care and services for your own pets.
• Room to Grow: Build experience across diagnostics, dentistry, anesthesia, surgery, rehabilitation, and comprehensive patient care while exploring future career opportunities.

Benefits and program eligibility are subject to applicable plan and program requirements.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Bring your skills, curiosity, and compassion to a team that understands how much every patient matters. Help pets feel better, give families peace of mind, and keep growing in a profession that makes a difference every day.