Veterinary Assistant

Carolina Beach Animal Hospital is located in bustling Carolina Beach, North Carolina. Just minutes away from stunning beaches and spectacular ocean views, our 3‑doctor, small animal hospital has been providing comprehensive veterinary care in our community since 2003. Our team is top‑notch, and is committed to providing exceptional service to pets and their parents in a friendly, family‑oriented environment.

If you are a passionate and caring team player, please feel free to send us a resume or apply today!

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Full‑Time Veterinary Assistant

Carolina Beach Animal Hospital, 1337 Bridge Barrier Rd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

$16 – $18 per hour

Carolina Beach Animal Hospital is a caring, compassionate, and well‑established practice offering high‑quality veterinary care. Our 3‑doctor practice provides a variety of services, including soft tissue surgery, preventive care, exotic pet care, and emergency services during office hours.

• Monday to Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Sunday:
  Closed

• 4‑day workweek with rotating Saturday shifts
• Work‑life balance in a collaborative, supportive team environment

• Assist veterinarians with routine exams and surgeries 🩺
• Provide hands‑on care to animals, including venipuncture and IV catheter placement 🐾
• Prepare animals and equipment for surgeries and dental procedures 🦷
• Keep the workspace clean, organized, and ready to go 🔧
• Educate clients and assist with admin duties when needed 📋

• 1–2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital setting 🏥
• Proficient in venipuncture and IV catheter placement 💉
• Surgery experience preferred, with ability to perform dental prophylaxis
• Compassionate, quick on your feet, and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment 🐾

• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and proactively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
• Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
• Obtain accurate vitals, medical histories, and note any changes in patient’s condition to DVM
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
• Care and maintain all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools essential to daily operations
• High quality client communication on patient updates and questions

• 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

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

YOUR FAMILY – COVERED.

• 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

YOUR FINANCES – COVERED.

• 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.

We’re on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the world—and we’d love for you to be a part of it!