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Veterinary Assistant Jobs in North Carolina

125 live veterinary assistant listings in North Carolina from 40 employers — Banfield Pet Hospital has the most openings with 41.

Open Positions125 live
Veterinary Practice Partners logo

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners

Smithfield, NCAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Veterinary Practice Partners logo

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners

High Point, NCAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Veterinary Practice Partners logo

Surgical Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners

Charlotte, NCPart-Time · Salary Varies
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Garner, NCPart-Time · Salary Varies
Carolina Family Vet logo

Veterinary Assistant at Carolina Family Vet

Carolina Family Vet

Asheville, NCAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Brevard Animal Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant

Brevard Animal Hospital

Brevard, NC~$35k–$52k/yr
Noah's Ark Veterinary Hospital of Preston P.A. logo

Veterinary Assistant

Noah's Ark Veterinary Hospital of Preston P.A.

Cary, NCPart-Time · Salary Varies
AmeriVet Veterinary Partners logo

Veterinary Technician Assistant

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners

Morehead City, NCAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Durham, NCAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Veterinary Assistant Experienced

VCA Animal Hospitals

Apex, NCAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
The Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant at The Pet Hospital

The Pet Hospital

Bessemer City, NCAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Poplar Animal Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant

Poplar Animal Hospital

Concord, NC~$31k–$46k/yr
Petco / Vetco Total Care logo

Vetco Veterinary Assistant

Petco / Vetco Total Care

Wilmington, NCPart-Time · Salary Varies
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Fayetteville, NCAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
PetVet Care Centers logo

Veterinary Assistant

Animal Hospital of North Asheville · PetVet Care Centers

Asheville, NCAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant Full Time Wilmington

Banfield Pet Hospital

Banfield Willmington, NCAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Greenville, NCPart-Time · Salary Varies
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Burlington, NCAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
PetVet Care Centers logo

Overnight ICU Veterinary Assistant

Carolina Veterinary Specialists · PetVet Care Centers

Greensboro, NCAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant 5054

Banfield Pet Hospital

Raleigh, NCPart-Time · Salary Varies

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North Carolina Jobs
125 open
North Carolina Salary
$35,250–$39,080
Hiring Cities
49 cities
Salary data

Veterinary Assistant Salary in North Carolina

Statewide North Carolina figures for veterinary assistants.

North Carolina median
$37,070
BLS OEWS May 2025, North Carolina — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)
North Carolina range
$35,250–$39,080
vs. national
−3%
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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, North Carolina — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)

Employers

Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in North Carolina

40 employers have 125 open veterinary assistant roles in North Carolina, led by Banfield Pet Hospital with 41 openings.

About This Role

A veterinary assistant supports the medical team with patient restraint, room prep, lab samples, and daily animal care.

Veterinary practices and animal hospitals across North Carolina hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on VeterinaryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many veterinary assistant jobs are open in North Carolina right now?

As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 125 live veterinary assistant openings in North Carolina. They come from 40 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a veterinary assistant earn in North Carolina?

The North Carolina median for veterinary assistants is $37,070 a year, −3% against the national median (BLS OEWS May 2025, North Carolina — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)).

03Which employers are hiring veterinary assistants in North Carolina?

The North Carolina listings currently come from 40 employers, including Banfield Pet Hospital (41), PetVet Care Centers (23), and Veterinary Practice Partners (7). 37 other employers have openings too.

04Which North Carolina cities have the most veterinary assistants openings?

Across the North Carolina listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Charlotte (19), Raleigh (7), Wilmington (7), Cary (4), and Apex (2).