Veterinary Assistant
Listed on 2026-02-05
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
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Piper Glen Animal Hospital is located in Charlotte, NC, and serves the Southeast Charlotte community. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats and offer services such as routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Here at Piper Glen Animal Hospital, our team’s mission is to provide comprehensive high-quality veterinary care with an emphasis on exceptional client service and patient care.
If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!
We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.
Position Skills
- Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
- Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
- Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM
- Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
- Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
- High quality client communication on patient updates and questions
Position Requirements
- High School diploma or GED certificate
- Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
- Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
- Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Our team members enjoy an extensive, comprehensive benefits package. When you’re on our team, we’ve got you covered.
YOUR HEALTH - COVERED.
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Mental Health Counseling
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
- Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
- Caring for Elderly Family
- Returning to Work After a Baby
- Divorce
- Moving to a New Community
- Grieving for a Lost Loved One
- Military Family Matters
- Job Relocation
- Buying or Selling a Home
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Budgeting and Financial Guidance
- Teammate Referral Program
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- Retirement Planning
- Will and Testament Planning
- Tax Issues
- Identity Theft Recovery
- Legal Counseling
- Teammate Assistance Program
Veterinarian-led. People-focused. Pet-obsessed. That’s Mission Pet Health in a nutshell!
We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we do—from mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates.
Driving our award-winning culture are our WAG values - Work Together, Amaze, and Grow - which fuel us to drive a tangible, lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for.
So, what’s in it for you at Mission?
- Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development
- Benefits that buck the norm of the vet med industry
- A culture where YOUR well-being comes first
Mission is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the joining together of Southern Veterinary Partners and…
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