Veterinary Assistant

You are invited to join Southport Animal Hospital, a cornerstone of comprehensive veterinary medicine serving the Southport, NC community since 1976. We are deeply committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, utilizing preventative health care measures, and treating every highly-valued patient like our own. The trust we have built is clear, reflected in our exceptional 4.9-star Google rating. We also proudly support the local area through our community-supported Angel Fund, which covers urgent medical costs for pets in need.

If you are seeking a supportive environment where community impact and high-quality care converge, this is where you can do your best work.

We understand that your professional growth drives the hospital's success. As part of a larger network of hospitals, you gain access to significant internal resources designed to help all teammates succeed. This includes programs geared toward helping you achieve your career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician, moving into leadership, or accessing internal specialty consultations to elevate case management.

We invest in a culture of education and support, ensuring you always have the tools and mentorship necessary to provide the highest level of care.

Our medical standards prioritize comprehensive care for small animals across their lifespan, focusing heavily on preventative wellness, diagnostics, and advanced medical and surgical procedures. You will be utilizing state-of-the-art methods across all areas of patient care, including testing, diagnostics, advanced care, emergency services, and complex surgical procedures. This commitment to full-service veterinary medicine ensures that your caseload remains diverse and professionally challenging.

We are dedicated to providing the necessary environment for our teammates to practice gold-standard medicine every day.

Located in beautiful Southport, North Carolina, the hospital is deeply integrated into the local community. This is a region known for its supportive residents who truly value their pets, as evidenced by the high community support for our Angel Fund program. If you are looking for a place where your professional work extends into meaningful local connections, and where client loyalty is high, Southport offers a uniquely rewarding experience.

Job Description

Southport, NC

Pay:$17–$19/hour - A $1,000 sign on bonus is available to qualified applicants!

Southport Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate and collaborative team! If you have at least 2 years of experience in veterinary medicine and enjoy providing exceptional patient care while supporting a positive team environment, we'd love to meet you.

• Full-Time
• Four weekdays per week (7:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
• One Saturday every 4–5 weeks (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
• One-hour lunch break

• Minimum of2 years of veterinary assistant experience
• Strong patient restraint and animal handling skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for delivering outstanding care to pets and their families

• Competitive pay: $17–$19/hour
• Consistent full-time schedule with one weekday off each week
• Supportive and experienced team
• Opportunity to continue growing your veterinary skills
• Work-life balance with limited Saturday rotations

• Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Sunday:
  Closed

If you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a team that values collaboration, compassion, and quality medicine, we'd love to hear from you.

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