- Salary
- $16 – $23/hr
- Location
- Archdale, North Carolina
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Department: Veterinary Assistants
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Archdale, North Carolina
Compensation: $16.00 - $23.00 / hour
Description
Grow Your Veterinary Career at Archdale Animal Clinic
Archdale Animal Clinic is hiring a Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our collaborative veterinary team in Archdale, North Carolina.
We’re looking for a dependable veterinary professional who enjoys hands-on patient care, client communication, and working closely with veterinarians and technicians. Whether you’re an experienced Veterinary Assistant or an RVT looking for your next opportunity, this is a chance to build your skills while making a meaningful impact on pets and their families.
What You'll Do
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with examinations, treatments, and medical procedures
- Safely handle and restrain canine and feline patients
- Support patient intake, appointments, treatments, and discharge
- Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical spaces
- Assist with radiographs, laboratory testing, and other diagnostic procedures
- Prepare patients for surgery and treatment
- Provide nursing care, monitoring, and comfort for hospitalized patients
- Administer medications and vaccinations as directed
- Clean, disinfect, and maintain medical equipment and treatment areas
- Maintain accurate medical records and patient documentation
- Restock supplies and help maintain an organized hospital
- Provide compassionate client support and basic education regarding pet care, medications, and treatment instructions
- Communicate patient concerns and changes in condition to the medical team
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous veterinary hospital, animal clinic, or animal care experience required
- RVT credential preferred; veterinary technology education or VTNE eligibility a plus
- Strong animal handling, restraint, and patient-care skills
- Ability to assist with exams, treatments, diagnostics, surgery, anesthesia, and hospitalized patients
- Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary hospital with dogs, cats, bodily fluids, medical equipment, cleaning products, and unexpected patient behavior
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, and remain active throughout the workday
- Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds with appropriate assistance
- Dependable, compassionate, professional, and committed to quality patient care
What We Offer
Compensation
Veterinary Assistant: $16–$18/hour, based on experience
Registered Veterinary Technician: $20–$23/hour, based on experience and qualifications
Full-time team members enjoy:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Continuing education and training opportunities
- Employee pet care discounts
- Flexible scheduling options
- Career development opportunities within veterinary medicine
We also support team members who want to continue developing their skills through veterinary technician education, credentialing, and hands-on mentorship.
At Archdale Animal Clinic, you’ll join a team focused on compassionate patient care, strong client relationships, teamwork, and professional growth. Whether you're building your foundation as a Veterinary Assistant or bringing experience as an RVT, you'll have opportunities to expand your skills and grow your veterinary career.
If you’re ready to bring your veterinary experience to a supportive team in Archdale, NC, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and grow your veterinary career at Archdale Animal Clinic.
Skills
Patient Care