Grace Animal Hospital·Gastonia, North Carolina
Assist veterinarians with patient exams, treatments, and surgical procedures for canine, feline, and small mammal patients. Provide compassionate nursing care and support diagnostic imaging and laboratory processes.
Grace Animal Hospital is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant!
Role: Experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant Status: Full-time Salary: Negotiable and based on experience Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts; no weekends, boarding, on-call shifts, or holiday hours Hospital Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Benefits Highlights Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program Looking for a veterinary role where you can practice excellent medicine, enjoy a four-day workweek, and bring your authentic self to work? Grace Animal Hospital is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. We’re a four-doctor general practice with an established support staff committed to providing exceptional care for patients ranging from Bernedoodles and Bengals to bunnies. Our hospital offers digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, therapeutic laser treatments, and a beautiful clinical environment. More importantly, we’ve built a supportive team where learning, laughter, and camaraderie are part of every day. Want to show us the sweater you knitted for your cat? Please do. Feel the need for a midday sing-along or dance party? We’ll harmonize. Why You’ll Love It Here Enjoy a four-day workweek with regular lunch breaks Work no weekends, boarding shifts, on-call shifts, or holiday hours Join an experienced four-doctor general practice Work with digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, and therapeutic laser equipment Receive mentoring and support as you grow your veterinary career Learn from teammates who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience Work in a supportive environment where you can bring your authentic self Celebrate birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other meaningful milestones Join a team that values empathy, positivity, and mutual support Participate in the occasional midday dance party or sing-along What You’ll Do Assist veterinarians with patient exams, treatments, and procedures Provide compassionate nursing care to canine, feline, and small mammal patients Safely handle and restrain patients Support surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring Assist with digital and dental radiography Support ultrasound and therapeutic laser treatments Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement based on experience Collect and process laboratory samples What You’ll Bring Previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required Strong patient care and animal-handling skills Experience assisting with exams, treatments, and procedures Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery Comfort with diagnostic testing and laboratory procedures Excellent client communication and education skills The Extras You’ll Actually Feel At Grace Animal Hospital, we believe caring for patients starts with caring for one another. You’ll receive mentoring and support from a team that wants to help you strengthen your existing skills while continuing to learn new ones. You’ll also enjoy a four-day workweek, regular lunch breaks, weekday-only hospital hours, and no boarding, on-call, weekend, or holiday shifts. Add a culture that celebrates life events, encourages laughter, and believes everyone deserves to be treated with Grace, and you’ll find a workplace designed to support both your career and your life outside the hospital. Benefits You Can’t Beat 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 only; after one year of service) 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 Lifestyle Benefits Six paid holidays (full-time only) Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program Join Our Team! Think you’re the Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant we’ve been looking for? Apply today and let’s find the perfect place for you in our pack. Join Grace Animal Hospital and build a veterinary career where you can grow your skills, care for incredible patients, and work with a team that truly supports you. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Grace Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
Requires previous experience as a veterinary technician or assistant with strong animal-handling and patient care skills. Licensure is welcomed but not required, along with proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and diagnostic testing.
Market context
Veterinary technician openings in North Carolina are often driven by steady clinic and hospital staffing needs, especially for candidates with hands-on animal care experience. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer an NC state RVT license and a strong grasp of animal behavior and healthcare. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and if you are applying, highlight your one year of clinical experience and any licensure progress.