Sanford Animal Hospital is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time (Part-time considered for the right candidate)
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Location: Sanford, NC
Schedule: Flexible 4-day work week | 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Closed weekends with a consistent weekday off to support work-life balance
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
Looking for a Veterinary Assistant Role Where Your Growth and Work-Life Balance Matter?
Sanford Animal Hospital is a fast-paced, team-oriented small animal practice committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive, supportive environment where teamwork is valued and professional growth is encouraged.
We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who is dependable, motivated, and thrives in a collaborative environment. If you enjoy hands-on patient care, love working with a supportive team, and want to continue growing your veterinary skills, we’d love to meet you.
Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love Sanford Animal Hospital
- Predictable weekday scheduling with weekends off
- Consistent weekday off to support work-life balance
- Supportive team culture that values collaboration and communication
- Opportunities for continued learning and professional growth
- Leadership that encourages questions and development
- A positive environment where your contributions truly matter
What You’ll Do
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and treatments
- Safely and compassionately restrain patients
- Prepare exam rooms and support patient flow
- Collect samples including fecal, urine, and blood when applicable
- Run in-house laboratory testing and assist with diagnostics
- Take and process radiographs
- Maintain accurate medical records in EzyVet
- Communicate effectively with clients and team members
- Help maintain a clean, organized hospital environment
What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring
- Minimum of one year of Veterinary Assistant experience required
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Team-oriented mindset and excellent communication skills
- Willingness to continue learning and growing within veterinary medicine
- Passion for delivering excellent patient and client care
The Extras You’ll Actually Feel
- Employee pet discounts and perks
- Mentorship and opportunities for advancement
- Supportive leadership invested in your success
- A workplace culture centered on teamwork and compassion
- Meaningful work helping pets and their families every day
Benefits You Can’t Beat
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 employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- 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
Join Our Team!
We are more than just a workplace—we’re a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and works together to provide the best care for our patients and clients. Apply today—we’d love to meet you!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Sanford Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We’re committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, truly belongs, and is empowered to reach their full potential.
