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.

Full-time Benefits Package:

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

About Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital

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!

#LI-KG1