Veterinary Assistant – Animal Lover With a Little Hustle Needed!
Welcome Waggin’ Animal Hospital | Ayden, NC
Do you love animals? Great start!
Can you love animals while answering a question, holding a wiggly puppy, avoiding a flying toenail, starting the laundry, and remembering where you put your pen? Even better. You may be our person.
Welcome Waggin’ Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our busy, slightly crazy, animal-loving team.
A Typical Day Might Include:
- Holding a 90-pound dog who is absolutely convinced he weighs 9 pounds
- Convincing a cat that we are, in fact, trying to help
- Assisting our veterinarians and technicians with appointments and treatments
- Preparing rooms and supplies
- Helping with lab work, hospitalized patients, and procedures
- Cleaning up things you probably don't discuss over dinner
- Doing laundry. So. Much. Laundry.
- Loving on puppies and kittens — yes, this part really is included
- Helping your teammates through the 4:30 PM rush
- Finding something productive to do when you have a free minute
You'll Probably Fit In Here If You:
- LOVE animals but understand this job involves a lot more than cuddling them
- Have a good sense of humor
- Show up when you're scheduled and on time
- Like being busy and enjoy staying engaged throughout the day
- Notice the overflowing laundry basket and take care of it
- Can take direction and work well with others
- Aren't afraid of poop, pee, slobber, anal glands, blood, cat claws, or the occasional mystery substance
- Can move with a sense of urgency when the hospital gets busy
- Are kind to clients even when the day has been completely bananas
- Enjoy being part of a team where everyone pitches in
Experience?
Veterinary experience is definitely a plus, but we're willing to train the right person.
We can teach you veterinary skills.
What matters most is bringing work ethic, dependability, kindness, common sense, and initiative to the role.
Why Welcome Waggin’?
We're serious about patient care, but we don't believe we have to be serious every minute of the day.
You'll work hard. You'll learn a lot. You'll probably go home with animal hair somewhere it shouldn't be. You'll have hectic days and rewarding days that remind you exactly why you chose veterinary medicine.
And you'll be part of a team that genuinely cares about its patients, clients, and each other.
Think you can keep up with us? We'd love to meet you.
Apply through Indeed with your resume and tell us why you think you'd be a great addition to our crew.
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Ayden, NC
Experience: Veterinary or animal-handling experience preferred, but personality, reliability, and work ethic count for a lot.
Pay: $13.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
