Veterinary Assistant

Care for animals. Support your team. Make a difference every single shift.

At Winterville Animal Care , we know it takes a village to care for pets and Veterinary Assistants are the glue that holds it all together. We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Full-Time or Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our crew and bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag.

Why You'll Love Us

• Supportive, Fun Team Culture - We treat every pet like family and every team member like gold. We take our work seriously but never miss a chance to laugh and celebrate successes.
• Full-Service Veterinary Expertise - Our full-service hospital offers cutting-edge medicine and surgical services, delivered with genuine compassion and expert teamwork.
• Growth & Teamwork Culture - We believe in building strong relationships, embracing collaboration over ego, and continuously learning and growing together.
  
  

You'll Be a Great Fit If

• You love animals (obviously) and have a calm, steady presence
• You’re a great communicator and work well with clients and teammates
• You’re organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable
• You’re cool under pressure and thrive in a busy hospital setting
• You’re eager to learn and grow in your role
• You value teamwork and know how to pitch in wherever you’re needed
  
  

What You'll Do

• Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questions
• Prepping patients for exams and surgeries
• Administering medications as directed
• Assisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.)
• Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas
• Monitoring post-op patients and reporting any changes
• Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures
• Helping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and care
• Partnering with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top-tier care
  
  

Full-Time Benefits

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13 )
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous CE allowance paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program - from finances to wellness and everything in between
• Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
  
  

Part-Time Benefits

• Up to a 5% match on your 401(k)
• A generous CE allowance to help fuel your growth
• Uniform allowance to keep you comfortable and clinic-ready
• Discounted care for your personal pets
• Paid Time Off for those working 25 hours per week
• A robust Employee Assistance Program—from mental health support to financial tools an everything in between
• Access to Encore Vet Group’s exclusive library of training, education, and development resources
  
  

Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? Apply today!

Check us out: www.wintervilleanimalcare.com

Winterville Animal Care is proud to be partnered with Encore Vet Group - see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com

Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.