Veterinary Assistant

The RoleAs a Veterinary Assistant on our Clinic Services Team, the core of your responsibilities revolves around keeping both the animals at our shelter and animals in the public happy and healthy. You'll be assisting in prep and recovery for animals in surgery and providing wellness care and guidance to the public.General duties include:Assist for intake of all animals scheduled for surgery including ensuring all paperwork is properly completed by owners and all vaccines are current & explaining any high-risk factors to owners and have them sign the appropriate release form.Assists in preparing all animals prior to surgery as well as surgery room.Monitors all animals recovering from surgery.Assists DVMs with physical exams and administering vaccines.Provide excellent customer service to all visitors and clients. Who are we looking for?Preferred: One to two years of vet assistant related experience and/or training.Enthusiasm for the mission of the Humane Society of Charlotte and helping animals and people in our community.Must have a reliable mode of transportation.Must be comfortable interacting with dogs and cats. BenefitsThis position pays $18/hour and is a full-time, 40-hour, Monday - Friday schedule. Our Veterinary Assistant hours are from 7:45am - ~4:30pmMedical Insurance for as low as $20/month100% Company Covered Short Term Disability & Life/AD&D InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceMedical & Dependent Care FSA401(k) with Discretionary 4%-6% MatchEmployee Assistance Program that Includes Free Mental Health Care, Legal & Financial HelpProfessional Development Assistance & Opportunities for GrowthStudent Loan Assistance (PSLF)PTO starting at 3 weeksPaid Holidays as well as Birthday PTO and 2 Additional Floating HolidaysPaid Parental LeaveDaycare Center DiscountsPaid Sabbatical LeavePaid Bereavement LeavePaid Pet Bereavement LeaveReferral BonusOrganization Program DiscountsPet Discounts Including:Medical/Wellness Care ServicesFlea/Tick and Heartworm PreventativeDog TrainingRetail Center ItemsPet AdoptionPet Insurance with MetLifePet Food through Hill’s VIP, Royal Canin & Purina Pro Plan About HSCHSC has been around for over 48 years, then in 1982 we became the first low cost spay/neuter clinic to open in the southeast US! HSC recently moved into our brand-new Animal Resource Center, and we are thrilled to have a brand-new state-of-the-art facility which allows us to be able to offer more comprehensive services to our community. We completed over 8,000 spay/neuter surgeries and saw over 9,000 essential care clients in 2025. If you prefer an environment that is fast paced, provides quality care and an organization that is rooted in compassion and empathy then look no further. Join Us!Come join our team of amazing professionals that are truly proud to be making a difference in the lives of animals and families in our community. Visit our website, www.humanecharlotte.org, for a detailed job description as well as additional information on our organization and culture. We look forward to hearing from you! *HSC is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and compassion. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. HSC also accepts employees with a criminal background however, employees are accepted based on their charges and the nature of the position. We are unable to accept those with sex offender or animal abuse/neglect charges.