VCA Animal Hospitals·Wilmington, North Carolina
Provide compassionate care for canine and feline patients, including surgical assistance and anesthesia monitoring. Handle technical tasks such as venipuncture, radiology, and medical recordkeeping while maintaining a low-stress environment.
VCA Wrightsville Beach Animal Hospital is hiring a Full time Veterinary Assistant who has surgical experience to join our team in beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina, where you will have access to eateries, shopping and numerous beaches.
We are so close to the beach, you can take your lunch to the beach for your break.
How great is that!
About Us Our AAHA-accredited primary care facility provides illness care, surgery, dentistry, and more.
We see canine and feline species patients!
Our hours are typically Monday through Friday 730am-6pm, Saturday 8am-4pm, closed on Sundays.
Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/wrightsville-beach
As a Veterinary Assistant, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our patients and clients. Duties will include: Compassionate patient care Client education and care Venipuncture and catheter placement Radiology and diagnostics Lab sample collection and processing Surgical preparation and assisting Anesthesia monitoring Dentistry Medication preparation and administration Safe and effective patient handling and restraint Medical recordkeeping Compensation: $15 - $18 / hour based on skill set and experience.
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
Candidates must have at least one year of experience as a veterinary assistant or a similar level of experience as a veterinary technology student. A positive attitude and a commitment to high standards of patient and client care are required.
Market context
In North Carolina, experienced veterinary assistants are typically sought by clinics and hospitals that need adaptable team members who can support multiple functions and work well in fast-paced settings. Competition is often strongest for candidates who bring hands-on experience, a positive attitude, and flexibility across hospital roles. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show teamwork, adaptability, and relevant clinical experience.
