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VCA Animal Hospitals·Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Veterinary Assistant · $15 - $18/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 354 posted dental roles in North Carolina rates. This role sits in the 21st percentile.
Pay for this role is about 41% below the North Carolina median for dental roles.
The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for maintaining medical records, preparing surgical suites, and filling prescriptions. They also perform laboratory work, diagnostic imaging, and provide compassionate care for hospitalized and boarded pets.
COME JOIN AN AMAZING TEAM! Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you! VCA Timberlyne Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Hospital.
The candidate should be a believer in high-quality veterinary medicine with the technical know-how to provide exceptional patient care. Experience as a seasoned assistant or a technician in training is welcomed.
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.
Market context
In North Carolina, veterinary assistant roles are commonly driven by ongoing demand in clinics and animal hospitals that need reliable support with patient handling, client service, and back-office flow. Competition is often strongest for candidates who already have at least one year of experience, can safely restrain pets, and stay organized in a fast-paced setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on animal care and teamwork.