Summary: Lifesaving impact, rewarding careers: For more than 150 years, the ASPCA has been on the frontlines to save, transform and protect the lives of millions of animals. We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join a world-class team providing high-quality, high-volume spay sterilization services at our ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance facility to support lifesaving care and make a critical impact on the vulnerable animals who need us most. Who We Are ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance (ASNA) is the premier training center for high-quality, high-volume companion animal sterilization. Altering an average of 20,000 shelter, rescue, and publicly owned companion animals annually, ASNA has trained more than 6,500 veterinary professionals and fourth year veterinary student externs at our campus in Asheville, NC since 2005. ASNA is proud to set the bar for the standard of care in HQHVSN and provide world-class spay and neuter surgical instruction to veterinary professionals and students. What Youll Do The Veterinary Assistant (VA) is the mortar of the ASNA medical team which provides support to every aspect of daily medical and surgical operations. This versatile position is challenging, fast-paced, physically and mentally demanding, and extremely rewarding. The person in this role must possess excellent multi-tasking skills, diplomatic and outstanding communication, an innate ability to perform both independently and as a team member, and have an uncompromising determination to be high functioning and perform duties consistent with best practices. Fundamental expectations for this role are providing impeccable care to surgery patients, eagerly assisting veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and kennel assistants in perioperative duties, participating in facility upkeep and maintenance, and enthusiastically hosting clients and visiting trainees. This position reports to the Manager, Medical Assistants (MMA) and is based in Asheville, North Carolina. Veterinary Assistants report directly to Manager, Medical Assistants and have no direct reports. Where & When Youll Work This position is an on-site role and reports to the ASPCA Spay Neuter Alliance in Asheville, NC. This role requires flexibility in schedule to accommodate program needs, which could include varied daily shifts, weekends, evenings, and holidays The target start date for this position is May 4, 2026. What Youll Get Compensation Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and staff compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary range for this role is set forth below and may be modified in the future. The target range for this position is $22-$23.44 per hour. Benefits At the ASPCA, you dont have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage. Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you. Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year. Robust professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field, and so much more. For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website. Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Operational Support and Training Participate in relationships and communications with private sector veterinarians, professional associations, professional advisors, vendors, transport partners, public clients, mentees, and internal ASPCA departments and professionals Be well versed in ASNA/ASPCA protocols, procedures, and standards of care Participate in onboarding and training ASNA veterinary assistants and other staff Provide a safe and compassionate environment for staff, clients, and animals in ASNA care Master low-stress animal handling skills and implement these handling techniques consistently in all interactions with animals Instill the guiding principle that everyone can, and should, actively support the animals behavioral and mental health in everything they do Participate in mentoring visiting trainees relative to veterinary and kennel assistant duties Practice and encourage open and transparent communications in all interactions, seek out regular feedback from team and peers, and receive feedback in the constructive spirit intended Participate in overall ASNA facilities upkeep and maintenance including cleaning, inventory and stocking, and organization Drive transport vehicles as needed Perform the daily and supportive medical duties of a veterinary assistant which include but are not limited to: Flow of daily operations and surgical teams Preparation of surgical patients Anesthesia monitoring Patient recovery Patient emergency support Oral, topical, and injectable medication administration Surgical packs preparation Equipment operation and maintenance Inventory control Upkeep and maintenance of medical, surgical, and kennel areas Perform all duties of a kennel assistant as needed Professional Development and Organizational Support Commit to operating in alignment with our Core Values of Commitment, Ownership, Team, Elevate, and Impact! Adhere to all policies related to operational and environmental safety of patients, staff, and visitors related directly to medical operations Serve in any surgical, medical, or training role as needed and support all daily operational processes to complete the days surgeries and training program goals successfully and safely Fully engage and participate in the self-performance management process including annual reviews, regular feedback sessions, required compliance training, and goal setting Maintain all licensures and credentials pertinent to the position Actively seek individual development opportunities in relation to job function Travel up to 5% as needed Under the supervision of the MMA, and in respect to role responsibilities, encourage and advocate for: Smooth and efficient operation of ASNA surgical, medical, and training programs Program policies and strategies that support ASNAs high standards of quality and best practices All aspects of operations be enforced with campus wide consistency and adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations A positive learning environment across campus supportive of ASNA culture Participate in assigned ASNA department and program specific projects, cross-departmental working groups, and any other assigned commitments to support ASPCAs 2030 goals Perform all other duties as assigned by the MMA or the ASNA Senior Leadership Team Qualifications Exemplifies the ASPCAs Core Values: Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals Demonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomes Believes in Team that we are stronger together Seeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possible Focuses on Impact, specifically making change for animals Possess outstanding interpersonal communication skills Ability to multitask and deal professionally with high levels of stress in an environment of changing daily operational priorities Ability to work in both a team environment and independently Ability to…