Veterinary Assistant - North Elm Animal Hospital

Overview

Care for animals. Support your team. Make a difference every single shift.

North Elm Animal Hospital in Greensboro, NC is hiring a Full-Time Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our full-service small animal veterinary hospital. This Veterinary Assistant role is ideal for someone with strong clinical experience who is confident supporting exams, treatments, and surgical procedures in a fast-paced environment.

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 3 years of experience who is ready to step in, support the team, and provide excellent patient care from day one.

Why you'll love us:

* Supportive, Fun Team Culture - We treat every pet like family and every team member like gold. We take our work seriously but never miss a chance to laugh and celebrate successes.

* Full-Service Veterinary Expertise - Our full-service hospital offers cutting-edge medicine and surgical services, delivered with genuine compassion and expert teamwork.

* Growth & Teamwork Culture - We believe in building strong relationships, embracing collaboration over ego, and continuously learning and growing together.

You'll be a great fit if:

* Have a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience as a Veterinary Assistant in a clinical or hospital setting.

* Feel confident assisting with exams, treatments, diagnostics, and surgical procedures.

* Enjoy working in a fast-paced small animal veterinary hospital.

* Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, technicians, and veterinarians.

* Stay organized, adaptable, and comfortable multitasking throughout the day.

* Bring a calm, steady presence to busy or high-energy situations.

* Take pride in being dependable, team-oriented, and ready to pitch in where needed.

* Enjoy learning, growing, and contributing to a positive, supportive workplace.

What you'll do:

* Maintaining accurate medical records and supporting client communication.

* Preparing patients for exams, diagnostics, and surgical procedures.

* Administering medications as directed.

* Assisting with laboratory testing including blood, fecal, and urine samples.

* Cleaning and sanitizing exam rooms, kennels, and surgical tools.

* Monitoring post-operative patients and reporting changes.

* Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures.

* Educating pet parents on medications, treatments, and follow-up care.

* Partnering with Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians to provide high-quality veterinary care.

What's in it for you?

* 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.

Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? Apply today!

Check us out:

North Elm Animal Hospital is proud to be partnered with Encore Vet Group - see what that means for you:

Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn't happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love - caring for animals while advancing your career.