Veterinary Assistant – Colony Park Animal Hospital

Location: Durham, NC
Schedule: Full-Time | 4 shifts per week | 1 weekend per month required
Pay Range: $17.00–$19.00/hr (Based on experience)

Colony Park Animal Hospital is a full-service, AAHA-accredited veterinary practice located in Durham, NC. We are looking for a bright, reliable Veterinary Assistant to join our team full time. This role will primarily support outpatient appointments and client care, with no anesthesia monitoring required (but welcomed if experienced). We are willing to train the right candidate with a strong foundation and great attitude.

Colony Park Animal Hospital is a well-established, 5-doctor practice committed to providing exceptional service for routine medical care, surgery, and dentistry in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Take patient histories and prepare rooms for appointments
Assist DVMs during outpatient visits and treatments
Perform venipuncture (or learn with training)
Collect samples and support patient care
Provide excellent client communication and education
Maintain accurate medical records
Help keep appointments running efficiently and on schedule
Support a collaborative, positive hospital culture

What We’re Looking For:

Veterinary Assistant experience preferred
Comfortable with patient histories and preparing appointments
Basic venipuncture skills preferred (or willingness to learn)
Strong client communication and customer service skills
Team-oriented, dependable, and eager to learn
Positive attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working 1 weekend per month

Perks and Benefits:

Competitive pay + Monthly bonus opportunities
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and mental health support (24/7 access)
Generous PTO, paid parental leave, and holiday pay
Opportunities for internal growth and career development across our network
Free RACE-approved CE platform
401K with employer match
Incentive programs recognizing team contributions
Generous personal pet discounts
Pet insurance discounts

If you're a motivated Veterinary Assistant looking to grow your skills in a supportive, team-focused environment — we’d love to meet you!

CVP does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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