Veterinary Assistant – Smithfield Road Veterinary Hospital

Job overview

The Veterinary Assistant is an onsite, full-time role in Knightdale, NC, paying $16 per hour. Smithfield Road Veterinary Hospital is a community-focused practice committed to high-quality medicine and client and patient satisfaction. The assistant supports veterinarians and technicians with daily patient care, clinical procedures, equipment, and administrative tasks. The role helps maintain safe, compassionate care for animals and clear communication with their owners.

What you'll do

• Welcome patients and owners
• record weights and vital signs
• assist with triage, exams, treatments, medication administration, and restraint under licensed staff direction
• perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• operate and maintain hospital equipment
• fill prescriptions and document controlled medications
• feed and monitor patients
• communicate with clients
• maintain medical records
• clean equipment and facilities
• and support patient grooming and care.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary assistant

knightdale nc

petvet care centers

$16/hr

veterinary hospital

animal care

patient restraint

laboratory tests

radiographs

medication support

medical records

wednesday–saturday

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• team member pet discounts
• emotional wellbeing support and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends
• career development resources
• and a team-member relief fund.

Why this role

The schedule may be part-time with flexible days or full-time; the posting identifies Wednesday through Saturday as the days when help is needed.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.