Veterinary Assistant

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Passionate Paws Animal Hospital | Waxhaw, NC

Great Veterinary Medicine Starts With a Great Team.

At Passionate Paws Animal Hospital, we believe exceptional veterinary care starts with exceptional people.

We are a privately owned, Fear Free Certified, integrative veterinary hospital seeking an experienced, compassionate, and motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our growing medical team.

We're looking for someone who already has a solid foundation in veterinary medicine—someone who is comfortable working directly with patients, supporting veterinarians during examinations, managing technician appointments, and contributing to the daily operations of a busy treatment area.

Just as importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to continue learning, developing their clinical skills, and growing with our team.

At Passionate Paws, we practice veterinary medicine differently. We prioritize quality over volume, meaningful relationships with our clients, and individualized care for every patient. Our new client appointments are scheduled for a full hour because we believe great medicine takes time.

We bring that same philosophy to how we support and develop our team.

What You'll Do

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an important role in our daily medical operations, working closely with our veterinarians and fellow team members to provide exceptional patient care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Technician Appointments: Confidently managing scheduled technician appointments, including sample collection, routine treatments, and other services within your training and scope of practice.
• Exam Room Support: Assisting veterinarians during appointments, anticipating their needs, preparing patients, and helping maintain an organized and efficient workflow.
• Patient Handling and Restraint: Safely and compassionately handling dogs and cats using Fear Free principles and appropriate restraint techniques.
• Blood Collection and Laboratory Work: Performing venipuncture, collecting and processing laboratory samples, running in-house diagnostics, and preparing samples for reference laboratories.
• Diagnostic Imaging: Assisting with radiographs, including safe patient positioning and adherence to radiation safety protocols.
• Treatment Area Support: Assisting with treatments, administering medications as directed, monitoring patients, and supporting daily medical procedures.
• Client Communication: Providing clear, compassionate communication and reinforcing veterinarian-approved recommendations and instructions.
• Team Collaboration: Working closely with doctors, technicians, and fellow assistants to ensure patients receive attentive, timely, and compassionate care.

You'll be an important part of keeping our medical team running smoothly while ensuring every patient receives the attention and care they deserve.

What Makes Passionate Paws Different?

We're independently owned. Our focus is on what's best for our patients, clients, and team—not corporate quotas or production targets.

We believe in quality over quantity. We strive to give our medical team the time, resources, and support they need to practice thoughtful, personalized veterinary medicine.

We value work-life balance. No weekends, no on-call shifts, and generous time off around major holidays.

We invest in professional growth. We believe in developing talent from within. As team members advance into more specialized clinical responsibilities, we create opportunities for others to expand their own knowledge and capabilities.

We practice integrative veterinary medicine. Our approach combines conventional veterinary care with complementary therapies such as acupuncture, therapeutic laser, and rehabilitation, providing opportunities to broaden your clinical experience.

Your voice matters. We encourage teamwork, collaboration, and open communication. We value people who take initiative, share ideas, and contribute to making our hospital better.

We're growing. As Passionate Paws continues to expand, we're committed to developing the next generation of experienced medical team members who will help shape our future.

Who We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in their clinical abilities, works well with others, and genuinely cares about the patients and people they serve.

Required Qualifications:

• Two or more years of hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital preferred. Candidates with a minimum of one year of experience will also be considered if they demonstrate strong clinical skills, confidence, and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to confidently manage routine technician appointments with appropriate veterinary oversight
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills, including working with fearful or anxious patients
• Proficiency in blood collection, sample preparation, and in-house laboratory procedures
• Experience assisting with radiographs and diagnostic procedures
• Confidence assisting veterinarians during examinations and treatments
• Familiarity with common veterinary medications, preventive products, and basic medical terminology
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
• A dependable, compassionate, and team-oriented approach to patient care

Preferred, But Not Required:

• Experience with IV catheter placement
• Experience with veterinary practice management software
• Familiarity with integrative veterinary treatments
• Fear Free Certification
• Certified Veterinary Assistant credentials

Surgical and anesthesia experience are not required for this position. We have dedicated team members working in these areas and believe in providing opportunities for additional clinical training and development as team members grow.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience and clinical skills
• Employee benefits
• No weekends or on-call shifts
• Generous time off around major holidays
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to conventional and integrative veterinary medicine
• Opportunities to develop additional clinical skills and advance professionally
• The opportunity to grow with an expanding, independently owned veterinary hospital

Join Our Team

If you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant who enjoys patient care, takes pride in your skills, and wants to continue developing professionally, we'd love to meet you.

We're looking for someone who wants to be part of a team where their contributions matter, their growth is encouraged, and exceptional patient care always comes first.

To Apply: Submit your resume and tell us a little about yourself and why you'd like to join Passionate Paws Animal Hospital.

Qualified applicants will be contacted for an initial phone interview, followed by an in-person interview.

Come grow with Passionate Paws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Waxhaw, NC 28173 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Waxhaw, NC 28173: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person