Veterinary Assistant

Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile, skilled assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to fully utilize a well-rounded clinical skillset across surgery, dentistry, outpatient care, and exam room support.

We are seeking dependable, motivated candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask efficiently, anticipate team needs, and take pride in delivering exceptional support throughout every stage of the patient visit.

Training is considered for the right candidate with a strong foundation and the drive to grow.

In this position, you will take an active role in:

• Splitting time between exam room, outpatient, and surgical caseload support
• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and surgical procedures, including patient prep, setup, and recovery
• Performing anesthesia induction and monitoring as directed by the veterinary team
• Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiographs
• Assisting with cystocentesis, IV catheter placement, IV/IM injections, and microscope evaluation
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $17.00 – $19.00 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position, with a 4 x 10 schedule, Monday–Friday. No weekends and no holidays.

• Bonus package: $500 for those with 3+ years of consecutive, current experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability

• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law.

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant or related clinical experience preferred; training considered for the right candidate
• Proficiency in the following skills:
• Anesthesia induction and monitoring
• Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Cystocentesis and IV catheter placement
• IV/IM medication administration
• Microscope evaluation and in-house diagnostics
• Compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members

Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital has been a trusted name in Greensboro, NC since 1991 — over 30 years of compassionate, personalized small animal care built on genuine relationships with the community it serves.

With a close-knit team, no weekends, and zero on-call or emergency responsibilities, this is a practice where work-life balance isn't a talking point — it's just how things work here.

We offer full-service medicine including soft tissue surgery, wellness and preventative care, select reproductive services, dentistry, digital radiography, ultrasound, laser therapy, and in-house laboratory — real clinical depth in a small-team environment where your contributions are seen and valued every day.

Located in Greensboro, NC — an affordable, growing city with a strong arts and dining scene and easy access to the rest of North Carolina — Bel-Aire is the kind of practice where people come to build a career, not just fill a role.

Apply today — we look forward to hearing from you!

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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting.

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location.

A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process.

Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

$17 — $19 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.