Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant - Part Time

Innovetive Petcare; Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Continuing education

Credentialing support

Employee discounts

Career growth network

Job summary

Cobb Animal Clinic in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to provide compassionate care for hospitalized and outpatient patients. You will assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures while maintaining medical records and client communication.

This role offers flexible part-time hours, opportunities for hands-on mentorship, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a veterinary hospital or similar setting.
• Strong animal handling and patient-care skills.
• Ability to assist with exams, treatments, diagnostics.
• Experience with venipuncture and laboratory diagnostics.
• Comfort handling various animal sizes and temperaments.
• Part-time availability, including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Care for hospitalized and outpatient patients.
• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, diagnostics.
• Restrain dogs and cats during exams and treatment.
• Perform venipuncture, sample processing.
• Assist with radiology, monitoring, and anesthesia.
• Prepare exam rooms and equipment.
• Maintain medical records and documentation.
• Support surgery and recovery when applicable.
• Communicate with clients about appointments and care.
• Assist with discharge, inventory, and restocking.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary hospital.

Skills

Animal handling

Patient-care

Restraint

Venipuncture

Laboratory diagnostics

Client service

Communication

Education

RVT credential preferred

Job description

Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant - Part Time

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina

Compensation: $14.00 - $19.00 / hour

Description

Grow Your Veterinary Career with Cobb Animal Clinic

Cobb Animal Clinic is a trusted veterinary hospital in Greensboro, NC, providing compassionate care through veterinary, grooming, and boarding services. We’re looking for a Part-Time Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team and support high-quality patient care in a collaborative clinical environment.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced veterinary professional who wants flexible part-time hours, continued clinical experience, and the opportunity to work alongside a supportive veterinary team.

What You'll Do

• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized and outpatient patients
• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, diagnostics, and medical procedures
• Safely handle and restrain dogs and cats during examinations and treatment
• Perform venipuncture, blood collection, laboratory diagnostics, and sample processing
• Assist with radiology, patient monitoring, and treatment administration
• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, instruments, and equipment
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient documentation
• Support surgery, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery when applicable
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding appointments, patient needs, and care instructions
• Assist with client discharge, follow-up, inventory, and restocking
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary veterinary hospital

What We’re Looking For

This is not an entry-level position. Candidates should have 1+ year of experience in a veterinary hospital, general practice, urgent care, emergency, or specialty veterinary setting.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong animal handling, restraint, and patient-care skills
• Experience with venipuncture, blood collection, and laboratory diagnostics
• Ability to support patient histories, examinations, treatments, and medical records
• Strong communication and veterinary client service skills
• Ability to work effectively with veterinarians and veterinary support staff
• Surgery, anesthesia, and post-operative care experience preferred
• RVT credential preferred, but experienced Veterinary Assistants are encouraged to apply

• Part-Time
• Flexible scheduling based on hospital needs and candidate availability
• Weekend, holiday, and high-volume period availability preferred
• Reliable transportation required

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and remain active throughout the hospital
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and restrain patients weighing up to 50 lbs., with assistance when appropriate
• Comfortable working with animals of varying sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions

What We Offer – Invest in Your Career & Growth

Part-time team members have opportunities to continue developing their veterinary skills through:

• Hands-on clinical experience and mentorship
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Support for veterinary technician credentialing and career growth
• Employee discounts on veterinary services and products
• Opportunities to grow with a supportive veterinary team and hospital network

Why Cobb Animal Clinic?

At Cobb Animal Clinic, exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team. You’ll have the opportunity to use your veterinary technician or veterinary assistant skills, build relationships with clients and patients, and contribute to a hospital that values compassionate, high-quality care.

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, or RVT looking for a flexible part-time veterinary position in Greensboro, NC, we’d love to hear from you.