Veterinary Assistant - Winterville Animal Care

Encore Vet Group • Winterville, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Winterville Animal Care, we know it takes a village to care for pets and Veterinary Assistants are the glue that holds it all together. We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our crew and bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag. We are a full-service hospital that offers cutting-edge medicine and surgical services, delivered with genuine compassion and expert teamwork. We believe in building strong relationships, embracing collaboration over ego, and continuously learning and growing together.

Requirements

• Love animals and have a calm, steady presence
• Great communicator and work well with clients and teammates
• Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable
• Cool under pressure and thrive in a busy hospital setting
• Eager to learn and grow in your role
• Value teamwork and know how to pitch in wherever you’re needed

Responsibilities

• Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questions
• Prepping patients for exams and surgeries
• Administering medications as directed
• Assisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.)
• Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas
• Monitoring post-op patients and reporting any changes
• Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures
• Helping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and care
• Partnering with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top-tier care

Benefits

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care)
• Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match

What This Job Offers

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