Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant – Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital

📍 Cary, NC | Full time and Part-Time position available | Some weekends & holiday shifts required

Pay: $16.00–$19.00/hour based on experience

Welcome to Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital, where top-quality care meets small-town charm in the heart of Cary, NC. We’re a friendly, close-knit team that believes in treating every pet like royalty. We’re looking for a compassionate Veterinary Assistant who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team and is excited to grow with us.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Supportive, friend-first environment — we genuinely enjoy working together
• A "family over formality" culture where everyone helps one another
• Kind, approachable, and team-focused veterinarians
• You'll never be just a number — your contributions are valued every day

Who You Are

• Veterinary Assistant with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills
• At least 1 year of experience in a veterinary setting preferred
• Comfortable answering phones and interacting with clients
• Confident, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Able to work independently while thriving in a team environment
• Anesthesia and surgery monitoring experience is a plus

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist with patient care and support veterinarians during appointments and treatments
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical procedures
• Answer phones and assist clients with scheduling and questions
• Check patients in and out
• Provide compassionate client communication and education
• Support daily hospital operations and team needs
• Assist with kennel care during holiday shifts—we all pitch in when needed

Schedule

• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Some weekends and holiday shifts required
• Schedule will be determined based on hospital needs

Perks & Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and continued education
• Pet care discounts
• Access to CE platform with Veterinary Assistant and Technician content
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for career advancement within the practice

If you're looking for a veterinary hospital that feels like home and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, compassion, and quality patient care, we'd love to hear from you!