Veterinary Assistant/Technician

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.

About Archdale Animal Clinic

Archdale Animal Clinic is a 5-doctor full-service veterinary practice in Archdale, North Carolina, on the southern edge of the Triad right outside of High Point, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro. The Triad offers shopping, cuisine, entertainment, and endless outdoor lifestyle opportunities. Great day trips to several different mountain and foothill areas, beautiful lakes, wineries, and just a few hours from some incredible beaches; this area is a fantastic home base for any age or lifestyle. Within 20 minutes of the clinic, you can choose to live in a downtown loft, a suburban neighborhood, or a little farm.

Our team has over 300 years of professional veterinary experience. We have proudly offered complete medical care and boarding to dogs and cats for over 30 years. In addition to wellness and preventative care, we provide dentistry, orthopedic & soft tissue surgery, hospital care, ECG, digital radiography, and ultrasonography. Our practice is a perfect place to learn and grow as part of our exceptional team.

Our caring, knowledgeable, and highly trained staff sets us apart from other veterinary hospitals, as most of our team have been a part of Archdale Animal Clinic and our community for over a decade!

Archdale Animal Clinic is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Archdale Animal Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.