Credentialed Veterinary Technician OR Veterinary Assistant - Winterville Animal Care

Care for animals. Support your team. Make a difference every single shift. 

At Winterville Animal Care , we know it takes a village to care for pets and Veterinary Assistants are the glue that holds it all together. We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Full-Time V e terinary Assistant to join our crew and bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag.

Why you'll love us:

• Supportive, Fun Team Culture - We treat every pet like family and every team member like gold. We take our work seriously but never miss a chance to laugh and celebrate successes.
• Full-Service Veterinary Expertise - Our full-service hospital offers cutting-edge medicine and surgical services, delivered with genuine compassion and expert teamwork.
• Growth & Teamwork Culture - We believe in building strong relationships, embracing collaboration over ego, and continuously learning and growing together.

You'll be a great fit if:

• You love animals (obviously) and have a calm, steady presence

• You’re a great communicator and work well with clients and teammates

• You’re organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable

• You’re cool under pressure and thrive in a busy hospital setting

• You’re eager to learn and grow in your role

• You value teamwork and know how to pitch in wherever you’re needed

What you'll do:

• Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questions

• Prepping patients for exams and surgeries

• Administering medications as directed

• Assisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.)

• Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas

• Monitoring post-op patients and reporting any changes

• Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures

• Helping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and care

• Partnering with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top-tier care

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay, based on experience 
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 
• Free virtual mental health care for household (13+)
• Generous CE allowance + 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 .  

Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? Apply today!

Check us out: wintervilleanimalcare.com

Winterville Animal Care is proud to be partnered with Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you:

Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care.  We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine.   Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love —  caring for animals while advancing your career.