Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant – Ophthalmology

Job overview

The Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Wake Forest, NC, with pay of $18–$31 per hour. Animal Eye Care Associates specializes in diagnosing and treating eye conditions to preserve vision, improve comfort, and enhance patients’ quality of life. The technician or assistant supports doctors and the specialty team during appointments, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical cases. The role contributes to patient care and client experience through safe handling, procedure support, monitoring, documentation, and client education.

What you'll do

• Safely handle and restrain patients
• obtain histories and document medical records
• assist with ophthalmic examinations and diagnostic testing
• prepare patients and treatment areas
• assist with surgical preparation and sterile technique
• monitor patients before, during, and after procedures
• monitor anesthesia and record vitals based on experience and credentials
• place IV catheters and draw blood based on skill level
• collect and process laboratory samples
• administer veterinarian-directed medications and treatments
• maintain and sterilize instruments
• provide care during hospitalization and recovery
• educate clients
• maintain clean, stocked treatment and surgical areas.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary technician

veterinary assistant

ophthalmology

registered veterinary technician

patient care

surgical support

wake forest nc

animal eye care associates

$18–$31/hr

4–5 day workweek

no weekends

no late nights

401(k) match

continuing education

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• mental health and wellness support
• generous PTO
• paid parental leave and holiday pay
• annual scrub allowance
• free RACE-approved continuing education
• 401(k) with employer match
• employee incentive programs
• pet care and pet insurance discounts
• professional development opportunities.

Why this role

The posting offers health, dental, and vision insurance; mental health and wellness support; generous PTO; paid parental leave and holiday pay; annual scrub allowance; free RACE-approved continuing education; 401(k) with employer match; employee incentive programs; pet care and pet insurance discounts; and professional development opportunities. The schedule is a 4–5 day workweek, 36–40 hours, with no weekends or late nights.

About the employer

Animal Eye Care of Wake Forest is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.