Veterinary Assistant
About this role
Veterinary Assistant
Brunswick Forest Veterinary Hospital | Leland, NC
Join the Brunswick Forest Veterinary Hospital Team
Are you a Veterinary Assistant who is passionate about animal care and enjoys being part of a supportive, collaborative team? Brunswick Forest Veterinary Hospital in Leland, NC is looking for a dependable and enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team.
As an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital, we're committed to providing high-quality medicine while creating a positive environment where our team members can learn, grow, and feel valued. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, value teamwork, and want to make a difference for pets and their families, we'd love to meet you.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- AAHA-accredited hospital committed to high-quality medicine
- Supportive doctors, technicians, and teammates who work together
- Hands-on opportunities to learn and expand your veterinary skills
- Positive, collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
What You'll Do
As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll support our doctors and technicians while helping provide excellent care to our patients. Responsibilities may include:
- Assist veterinarians and technicians during appointments, treatments, and procedures
- Safely restrain and handle dogs and cats
- Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
- Assist with surgical preparation and patient recovery
- Support blood draws, laboratory sample collection, and diagnostic testing
- Assist with radiographs and other diagnostic procedures
- Administer medications and treatments under the direction of the veterinary team
- Monitor and provide basic nursing care for hospitalized patients
- Clean, disinfect, and maintain treatment, surgical, and patient areas
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients
- Maintain accurate patient information and medical records
- Work closely with doctors, technicians, and fellow assistants to keep the hospital running smoothly
What We're Looking For
- Previous veterinary assistant or animal care experience preferred
- Comfortable safely handling and restraining dogs and cats
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to learn and continue developing veterinary skills
- Dependable, positive, and team-oriented
- Comfortable assisting with cleaning and maintaining hospital areas as needed
- Experience with Cornerstone Practice Management Software
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive compensation + Monthly Bonus Opportunities
- Health, dental, vision, and mental health support (24/7 access)
- Generous Paid Time Off, paid parental leave, and holiday pay
- Annual scrub allowance
- Free RACE-approved Continuing Education, including Veterinary Assistant and Technician content
- 401(k) with employer match
- Incentive programs recognizing team contributions
- Personal pet care discounts at CVP hospitals + pet insurance discounts
- Internal career growth, mentorship, and advancement opportunities across the CVP network
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your veterinary skills, work alongside an experienced team, and make a meaningful difference for pets and their families, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary career!
Company at a glance
At Community Veterinary Partners, we believe a kinder, more compassionate world begins with how we care—for animals, for people, and for each other.
We’re a growing community of over 140 locally led general practice, exotic, large animal, and ER/Specialty veterinary hospitals, across 18 states, united by a shared mission: to create more meaningful moments between pets and people.
Each hospital in our community has its own story, culture, and values—and we believe in honoring and celebrating that individuality. What brings us together is a commitment to care that’s not just clinically excellent, but deeply human in spirit.
Our work is guided by four core pillars
- Elevate Care: through clinical autonomy, innovation, and shared expertise
- Champion People: with well-being support, mentorship, and career growth
- Enhance Experiences: for our teams, clients, and patients alike
- Expand Impact: in the communities we serve and the profession we love
Whether it’s mentoring the next generation of doctors, hosting clinical trials, fostering leadership, or helping a team open the doors to a new hospital, CVP is building something lasting: a trusted community where veterinary professionals feel seen, supported, and empowered to lead.
We’re not just in the business of veterinary medicine—we’re building a place where people grow, teams thrive, and every meaningful moment of care makes a difference.
Top Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Monthly bonus opportunities
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Mental health support
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Holiday pay
- Scrub allowance
- Continuing education
- 401(k) with employer match
- Incentive programs
- Pet care discounts
- Pet insurance discounts
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