Armadale Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!
Position Details
- Role: Experienced Veterinary Technician or Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience and licensure
- Schedule: 36-40 hours / week, 4 9-10 hour shifts
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
We are looking for an experienced veterinary technician or assistant to join our team at Armadale Animal Hospital. This person should feel comfortable handling dogs and cats, taking medical histories, and drawing blood. Regular shifts will involve 4 weekday shifts, one of which will be an urgent care shift 1 PM to 10 PM.
At Armadale Animal Hospital, we are a high-energy team committed to providing the best care for our patients and the best experience for our clients. From oral surgery to nutritional and behavioral consultations to preventative care and laser therapy, our patients have many treatments and services available.
Our focus is not just on providing exceptional care for our patients and clients, but also a fun, supportive environment for our team. Here, you can develop as a professional and are encouraged to be and care for the extraordinary person you are. We enjoy a positive hospital culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance. Plus, we've put together some pretty sweet benefits to help keep life awesome, including:
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Why Our Veterinary Technicians and Assistants Love Armadale Animal Hospital
We know that when our team is happy and supported, amazing things happen — for our patients, clients, and each other. You’ll enjoy:
- A positive, inclusive culture where everyone’s voice matters
- Supportive leadership and a fun, team-first atmosphere
- Opportunities to grow your skills and career
- A schedule that supports real work–life balance
- The chance to bring your authentic self to work every day
- Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways
What Our Veterinary Technicians and Assistants Bring
We’re looking for someone who blends skill, compassion, and teamwork in everything they do.
- Previous experience as a veterinary technician or assistant
- Confidence in restraint, sample collection, and patient handling
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Strong multitasking and organization in a fast-paced setting
- A friendly, outgoing personality and a passion for animals
- A team-first mindset and a desire to keep learning
- Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
- Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting
- A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
- Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience
What You’ll Do
As a Veterinary Technician or Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our medical team and ensuring each patient receives compassionate, high-quality care.
- Handle and restrain dogs and cats safely and gently
- Take thorough medical histories and communicate clearly with clients
- Draw blood and assist with diagnostics and sample preparation
- Support veterinarians during exams, procedures, and surgeries
- Provide client education with warmth and professionalism
- Maintain clean, organized treatment areas and patient records
- Participate in urgent care shifts with confidence and teamwork
- Communicate with warmth, clarity, and confidence
- Embrace the occasional “cat rodeo” with safe, skilled handling
- Celebrate the moments that matter — birthdays, babies, anniversaries
Join Our Team!
So, if you're an outgoing person ready to provide the best customer service and patient care in Raleigh and want to work with excited, energized people who bring their authentic selves to work each day and encourage you to do the same, apply today!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Armadale Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
