Veterinary Assistant - North Elm Animal Hospital

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!

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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.