Veterinary Assistant
Vetcor · Sanford, NC · 4 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Position Details
Role: Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time
Schedule: 4-day work week; 36 hrs a week average
Benefits Highlights: Financial Rewards that Grow with You, Wellness & Peace of Mind, Professional Growth & Recognition, Lifestyle Perks
Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love All Animals Veterinary Hospital
4-day work weeks that support work-life balance
No nights, weekends, or major holidays
Mentorship and support for team members at every experience level
Opportunities to develop and expand your technical skills
A positive clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness
Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
Real lunch breaks on the regular
A workplace where appreciation is more than just a motivational poster
Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
What You'll Do
- Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations and treatments
- Support patient care, handling, and restraint
- Aid in diagnostics, laboratory procedures, and sample collection
- Help prepare patients and equipment for surgery and procedures
- Maintain accurate patient records and treatment notes
- Provide compassionate care to patients and excellent service to clients
- Support daily hospital operations and maintain a clean, organized environment
- Collaborate with teammates to ensure exceptional patient care
What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring
- Previous veterinary experience preferred, but motivated candidates willing to learn are encouraged to apply
- Passion for pets and veterinary medicine
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Able to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Commitment to professional growth and continued learning
- Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers
- Willingness to jump in and help wherever needed—even during the occasional cat rodeo
The Extras
- Flexibility with scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance
- A team that genuinely supports and appreciates one another
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your veterinary career
- Celebrations of birthdays, anniversaries, and life milestones
- A workplace where teamwork, empathy, and positivity matter
- Support as you continue building your veterinary skill set
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Access to Vetcor's Techlife Facebook group, including thousands of veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program