Alliance Animal Health·Vass, North Carolina
Provide hands-on animal care including safe restraint for procedures and monitoring hospitalized patients. Maintain facility cleanliness by sterilizing instruments and disinfecting kennels and treatment areas.
Our veterinary technician assistants work alongside veterinarians and vet techs to provide hands-on animal care. They prep examination rooms, safely restrain animals for procedures, monitor recovering patients, and handle facility sanitation. This vital role balances clinical duties with routine patient husbandry. Core Responsibilities Patient Care & Handling Restraint: Safely and securely hold animals for examinations, blood draws, injections, IVC placements, and radiographs Husbandry: Feed, walk, bathe, and monitor hospitalized animals, reporting any behavioral or health changes to the medical team.
stock exam and treatment areas with necessary supplies.
We’re looking for: Basic familiarity with animal anatomy, physiology, and common veterinary terminology. Compassionate and calm team player. The ability to multi-task. Must be able to properly restrain pets. Strong communication skills. Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus! Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset. High school diploma or equivalent is typically required; on-the-job training is common, though vocational certification can be an asset. Must be able to stand for long periods and frequently lift or maneuver animals weighing 40 lbs. or more.
We offer our staff: Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.) Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/
Requires a high school diploma and basic familiarity with animal anatomy and veterinary terminology. Candidates must be able to physically lift animals weighing 40 lbs or more and stand for long periods.
Market context
In North Carolina, Veterinary Technician Assistant openings are often tied to emergency and urgent-care settings, where demand can stay steady because clinics need dependable support for fast-moving patient care. These roles are competitive when employers want team players who can handle a busy ER pace, and the AI-summarized posting details on this platform help you review requirements and benefits from the original description faster. Before applying, note any experience with high-pressure animal care and be ready to describe how you support technicians and veterinarians during urgent cases.
