Veterinary Assistant

Neurology Veterinary Assistant

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) is seeking a full-time Neurology Veterinary Assistant to join our growing Neurology team in Asheville, NC. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who enjoys advanced patient care, specialty medicine, and working alongside board-certified specialists in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You'll play an important role in supporting neurology patients while developing your skills in one of the region's premier specialty hospitals.

Compensation

$20–$26/hour based on experience

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee pet insurance discounts
• Continuing Education (CE) opportunities
• Leadership development and career growth opportunities
• Commitment to work-life balance
• And more!

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Tuesday–Friday
• Four 10-hour shifts
• Schedule will transition to Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts as the Neurology service expands to Monday appointments

Responsibilities

• Assist the Neurology team with daily patient flow and specialty appointments.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist veterinarians during neurology consultations and procedures.
• Provide nursing support for hospitalized neurology patients.
• Safely restrain patients for examinations, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures.
• Obtain and record patient vital signs.
• Assist with obtaining diagnostic radiographs.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing.
• Fill prescriptions according to hospital protocols.
• Maintain accurate patient records and support efficient workflow throughout the department.
• Follow OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and SAVES' One Team mentality in all interactions.
• Remain calm under pressure while adapting to changing patient care priorities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Neurology service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in veterinary medicine required
• At least 1 year of specialty or emergency veterinary medicine experience preferred
• Experience with advanced patient handling and restraint
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced specialty environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required
• Experience with EzyVet and SmartFlow preferred
• Ability to interpret medical instructions, estimates, discharge information, and hospital protocols
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations related to patient care
• Comfortable lifting and restraining animals weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance when appropriate
• Ability to work in a physically active hospital environment with frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills are a plus
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About the Hospital

Since opening in 2009, South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) has been dedicated to providing advanced emergency and specialty veterinary care while fostering a culture built on compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Our recently expanded, state-of-the-art hospital allows our teams to practice advanced medicine alongside highly skilled specialists and emergency clinicians. Advanced technology includes MRI, CT, endoscopy, and other leading diagnostic and treatment equipment, providing exceptional learning opportunities for our veterinary professionals.

We are committed to supporting our employees through mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities for professional growth.

Surrounding Areas

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Asheville offers a vibrant community surrounded by exceptional outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, scenic drives, and access to the Appalachian Mountains. Nearby communities including Arden, Hendersonville, Weaverville, Fletcher, Black Mountain, and other areas throughout Western North Carolina offer a variety of commuting and lifestyle options. Asheville offers a unique combination of mountain living, a thriving local community, and access to advanced veterinary medicine, making it an exceptional place to build your veterinary career and quality of life.

Join Us

Ready to grow your career in specialty veterinary medicine? Apply today to join the Neurology team at SAVES and help provide exceptional care for neurology patients while working alongside an experienced, collaborative team in a state-of-the-art specialty hospital.

Asheville, NC

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.