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Veterinary Assistant or Technician

Kindred Heart Animal Hospital·Carrboro, North Carolina

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

Provide support as a veterinary assistant or technician within a full-service animal hospital. Assist with clinical tasks using in-house labs, digital radiographs, ultrasound, and dental equipment.

Description Kindred Heart Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant or Technician to join our dedicated staff near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is a weekday position — no weekends required.

Why Kindred Heart Animal Hospital

Kindred Heart Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital serving Carrboro and Chapel Hill.

The original location opened in 2022 and experienced enough growth that in 2023 we opened a second location, 5 miles away, in Governors Village.

Our practice is filled with natural light and is fully equipped with in-house labs, digital radiographs, and ultrasound.

We love our dedicated dental suite and dental radiographs.

We truly function as a team, which you will easily appreciate when you visit us!

Carrboro and Chapel Hill form the western edge of the Triangle area of North Carolina, which is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States. We love living in a vibrant and diverse community, full of farmer’s markets, festivals, and concerts. Want to live in the country, in the city, next to a lake, in a college town, or in downtown Raleigh? All are an easy drive to Kindred Heart.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Provide animal nursing care to critically ill hospitalized patients in conjunction with veterinarians. Client communication Triaging patients including basic injury/illness assessment, gathering patient information and taking vital signs. Administer injectable and inhalant anesthesia. Patient care and treatments Performing diagnostic testing including radiographs and lab work Assisting with surgical procedures and patient monitoring Assisting in taking radiographs Medication calculation and administration Placing IV catheters and maintaining feeding tubes and urinary catheters Monitor Surgical procedures. Lab Diagnostics Other duties as assigned.
  • Required
  • Skills/Abilities: Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, and unpleasant odors. Ability to always communicate professionally and effectively and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challengin situations. Ability to provide high quality customer service embodying a yes culture for clients. Ability to work effectively with computers, software, and electronics. Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and customer service skills Physical ability to handle and restrain animals
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Hiring organization

Kindred Heart Animal Hospital

Kindred Heart Animal Hospital is hiring in Carrboro, North Carolina. Headquarters: Carrboro, North Carolina. This opening is listed as full_time.

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Perks and benefits include

Tuition assistance A choice between two medical plans with prescription drug benefits Dental and vision coverage available 401(k) Savings Plan with employer match, including immediate vesting Life insurance for yourself, spouse and eligible dependents available Paid time off / holidays Health Savings Account available Short term disability available Supplemental critical illness and accident plans available Uniform allowance Continuing education allowance for credentialed technicians Employee assistance program We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements

The candidate should be a veterinary assistant or technician capable of working in a team environment. The position requires availability for weekday shifts.

  • professional certificate
  • Animal Care
  • Ultrasound
  • Digital Radiography
  • Laboratory Work
  • Veterinary Technology
  • Dental Radiography
  • Veterinary Assistance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Carrboro, North Carolina
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Application
Employer website

Market context

North Carolina veterinary support roles stay competitive

Veterinary Assistant and Technician roles in North Carolina are often in steady demand as clinics need experienced support for animal care, patient handling, and day-to-day clinical flow. These positions are competitive because employers look for proven experience, compassionate communication, and comfort working in fast-paced settings; the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review details faster. Before applying, compare your hands-on skills with the clinic’s expectations and note benefits like PTO, dental, vision, life insurance, and employee assistance.

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