Veterinary Assistant
North Hills Animal Hospital & Resort · Posted Nov 3, 2026
- Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
- Full-time
- $18–$21 per hour
- 3+ years
Support veterinary staff in patient care, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures.
Compensation
Compensation: $18 - $21 per hour, for each hour worked
Responsibilities
- Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
- Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
- Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
- Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
- Monitoring anesthesia and supporting patient recovery as directed by the veterinary team
Skills
Safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperamentsKnowledge of basic veterinary terminology, vaccine protocols, and patient care principlesAbility to assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient proceduresPhlebotomy, SQ, IM, and IV injections, and IV catheter placement