Veterinary Assistant Experienced
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 15, 2026.
VCA Charles Towne Animal Hospital is hiring afull time Veterinary Assistant who has surgical experience to join our general practice team .
About Us
Our AAHA-accredited primary care facility provides illness care, surgery, dentistry, and more. We see canine and feline species patients! Our hours are typically Monday through Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 8am-3pm, closed on Sundays.
Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/charles-towne
Compensation: $15 - $20 / hr is based on skill set and experience.
Schedule: Full time, Saturday rotation required
About the Role
As a Veterinary Assistant, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our patients and clients. Duties will include:
Compassionate patient care
Client education and care
Venipuncture and catheter placement
Radiology and diagnostics
Lab sample collection and processing
Surgical preparation and assisting
Anesthesia monitoring
Dentistry
Medication preparation and administration
Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
Medical recordkeeping
Qualified candidates will have at least one year of experience as a veterinary assistant performing these technical duties, or similar level of experience as a veterinary technology student. We are looking for individuals to join our team, who will bring a positive attitude and who will contribute to our positive culture. This individual will also take an owner's approach towards all areas of care at the hospital and provide the highest standard of care to their patients, clients, leadership and their peers.
Why VCA
VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with hometown care.
We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Benefits include:
Health & Well Being
Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay (when applicable)
Other Perks
Generous hospital discounts for your pets.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Interested? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you.
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.