Veterinary Assistant

Grace Animal Hospital • Gastonia, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Grace Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant for its four-doctor general practice. The role supports veterinarians and the medical team in caring for canine, feline, and small mammal patients, including assisting with examinations, treatments, procedures, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry. The hospital offers digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, and therapeutic laser treatments, with mentoring and professional development in a supportive team environment.

This is a full-time position with a four-day workweek, regular lunch breaks, and weekday-only hospital hours. There are no weekend, boarding, on-call, or holiday shifts. Salary is negotiable based on experience. Grace Animal Hospital describes its workplace as supportive and inclusive, and encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.

Requirements

• Previous Veterinary Assistant experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong patient care and animal-handling skills.
• Safe and effective patient restraint techniques.
• Experience assisting with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Familiarity with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery.
• Comfort assisting with diagnostic testing, radiology, and laboratory procedures.
• Excellent client communication and education skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a busy environment.
• Time-management and organizational skills.
• Collaborative, team-first mindset and willingness to help where needed.
• Compassion and empathy for patients, clients, coworkers, and yourself.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and genuine passion for veterinary medicine.
• Commitment to continued learning, growth, and professional development.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with venipuncture and IV catheter placement.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and the medical team with patient exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Provide compassionate, high-quality care to canine, feline, and small mammal patients.
• Safely handle and restrain patients while prioritizing their comfort and well-being.
• Obtain patient histories, vitals, and other information to support patient assessments.
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as appropriate to training and experience.
• Assist with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection based on training and experience.
• Collect and process laboratory samples and assist with in-house diagnostic testing.
• Assist with digital and dental radiographs.
• Support surgical and dental procedures, including patient preparation, monitoring, recovery, and instrument care.
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery based on training and experience.
• Support ultrasound and therapeutic laser treatments.
• Communicate with clients about patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient charts.
• Keep treatment and exam areas clean, stocked, and organized.
• Collaborate with doctors and teammates to maintain an efficient workflow and positive hospital culture.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only).
• 529 Savings Plan.
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only).
• Referral bonus program.
• 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 for eligible full-time employees after one year of service, subject to the stated limitations for states with paid family leave programs.
• Sick time and paid time off.
• Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
• Pet discounts on services and products, plus a pet food discount program.
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program.
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education allowance.
• Uniform allowance.
• Six paid holidays (full-time only).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Four-day workweek with regular lunch breaks and no weekend, boarding, on-call, or holiday shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed