Veterinary Assistant

Vetcor•Wilmington, NC

13d

About The Position

A Country Veterinary Clinic is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and patients in a busy hospital. The role involves assisting with exams, treatments, and procedures; providing compassionate patient care; helping maintain efficient daily operations; and caring for hospitalized and boarding patients. The clinic describes its culture as supportive and mentoring, with an emphasis on high-quality medical care, teamwork, learning, and work-life balance. The position offers a flexible four-day work week, regular lunch breaks, and no night, weekend, or holiday hours. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant or in a similar veterinary role.
Confidence in safe, low-stress animal restraint and handling.
Willingness to learn, grow professionally, and help others grow.
Willingness to ask for help and offer help to others.
Accountability and confidence in owning tasks and delivering positive results.
Teamwork skills and the ability to keep pace in a busy hospital.
Comfort standing, walking, and handling animals of various sizes throughout the day.
A positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures.
Safely restrain animals and provide compassionate patient care.
Anticipate doctors’ needs to help keep the day running efficiently.
Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized and boarding patients.
Clean and disinfect exam rooms, kennels, and equipment.
Prepare supplies and support daily clinic operations.

Benefits

Competitive pay, with compensation reflecting skills and future performance.
401(k) matching and a Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
Tuition support program.
Referral bonus program.
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only).
529 Savings Plan.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time only).
Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance for employees and eligible family members (full-time only).
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child, subject to eligibility and state paid-family-leave provisions.
Sick time and paid time off.
Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
Discounts on pet services and products, and a pet food discount program.
Quarterly team rewards bonus program.
State veterinary technician license reimbursement.
VTNE exam fee reimbursement.
Professional development opportunities.
Continuing education allowance.
Uniform allowance.
Six paid holidays (full-time only).
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discount program.
Flexible four-day work week and regular lunch breaks.