Experienced Veterinary Assistant

$43,680

Mooresville, North Carolina, United StatesPosted Oct 27, 2026

Against the Mooresville typical range

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Assistant | Mooresville, NC You already know how to run a room. You can read a nervous dog from across the lobby, keep three appointments moving at once, and have what the doctor needs in hand before they ask. If you’ve got surgery, anesthesia, or dental experience too, even better. At Harbor Point Animal Hospital in Mooresville, the 2025 AAHA Accredited Practice of the Year, we’re hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant ready to put all of that to work.

About the Practice We’ve held AAHA accreditation since 2017, and AAHA named us its 2025 Accredited Practice of the Year. Our full-service hospital covers wellness, surgery, dentistry, and everything in between for companion animals, with fear-free handling built into every visit. Lake Norman Publications recognized us with a Lake Normy Award in 2023.

Here, experienced assistants are trusted to keep our days running smoothly, and our Mooresville location puts coffee shops, parks, and great restaurants within easy reach. What You’ll Help Make Possible Exam rooms that run efficiently, with every patient prepped and ready Smooth surgery, anesthesia, and dental days, backed by your experience A medical team that can count on you to anticipate what’s coming next Calm, safe handling for every patient, no matter how nervous Clients who leave every visit informed and reassured What We’re Looking For Required: 3-5 years of experience in a veterinary setting Advanced exam room skills, including running rooms efficiently and keeping appointments on schedule Strong patient restraint and handling skills Availability for four shifts per week, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, including about 1-2 Saturdays every four weeks Preferred: Surgery, anesthesia, or dental experience (a strong plus, but not required) Fear-free handling experience Strong customer service, communication, and adaptability Schedule Full-time, Day shift Four days per week, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM About one Saturday every four weeks (1 to 2 per month) No holiday shifts required Compensation Compensation for this role ranges from $21.

00 to $24.00 per hour, based on experience and role alignment.

Benefits

Competitive pay, based on experience Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+) Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Generous CE allowance plus paid CE time Uniform allowance Pet care discounts for your personal pets PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between) Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources A 401(k) with up to 5% company match If you’re ready to bring your experience to a team that will trust you to use it, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today. Check us out: harborpointanimalhospital.com Harbor Point Animal Hospital is proud to be partnered with Encore Vet Group, see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com #LI-DNI Pay Range USD $21.00

  • USD $24.00 /Hr.

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