Southpoint Animal Hospital is located in South Durham, NC near Southpoint Mall. Our 5 veterinarians, along with a highly skilled team of nurses, technicians, and client care advocates, have proudly practiced the highest level of medicine while also providing excellent customer care for the last 14 years. We are a primary veterinary care facility that strives to deliver quality wellness and preventive care, progressive medical care, soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery, comprehensive dental procedures, laser therapy and diagnostic ultrasound. Our caring, supportive, loyal staff has a stellar reputation, and it shows with our 4.9 stars on Google reviews and our continuous achievement of Best of Durham and Best of Triangle 11 times. Our beautiful hospital offers 7 exam rooms (1 dedicated to felines), a large treatment area, separate surgical and dental suites, digital whole body and dental radiography, ultrasound and therapeutic cold laser, in-house IDEXX and pharmacy, and a separate glass-walled ICU. We take pride in a work-life balance and this includes being closed on the first Saturday of every month and 6 major holidays as well as no boarding and on-call. Each patient and their parents are treated as individuals with unique needs and desires. The patient's well being, both physical and mental, is our top priority, and we strive to make each visit with us informative, rewarding, and full of happy moments and love - it's just what we do. We'd love for you to join our amazing and growing team! We are seeking a Lead Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals. We're Hiring: Lead Veterinary Assistant Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? We’re looking for an experienced, motivated Lead Veterinary Assistant to join our team and help us provide top-tier care to our patients and support to our amazing staff. This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where you can make a meaningful impact every day. Who You Are: You have at least 2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant You’re reliable, punctual, and have a solid work history You're comfortable working evenings and Saturdays You’re a natural leader with strong communication skills and a calm, solution-focused mindset You’re known for your teamwork, professionalism, and commitment to patient care What You’ll Do: Lead and support our technical team with compassion and clarity Help maintain efficient daily workflow and excellent medical standards Collaborate with DVMs, CSRs, and leadership to ensure the hospital runs smoothly Provide hands-on training, coaching, and real-time feedback to your team Participate in hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and daily huddles Jump in where needed on technical tasks including anesthesia, phlebotomy, dental procedures, radiology, and more What You’ll Bring: Solid technical knowledge and skills across all areas of patient care Confidence in guiding others, solving problems, and handling tough situations with grace Familiarity with PIMs systems, online pharmacy platforms, and inventory management A deep understanding of veterinary medicine, safety standards, and compliance This Role Reports To: Hospital Manager & Lead DVM You’ll Supervise: Our Technical Team If you’re looking to grow your career, make a difference, and lead a supportive, tight-knit team then we’d love to meet you. Apply today and let’s talk! Pay range of $25-$28/hour based on experience Benefits Our team members enjoy an extensive, comprehensive benefits package. When you’re on our team, we’ve got you covered. YOUR HEALTH - COVERED. Health Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Time Off Vision Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Mental Health Counseling Hospital Indemnity Insurance Life & Accident Insurance Long & Short-term Disability Insurance Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24/7 YOUR FAMILY - COVERED. Caring for Elderly Family Returning to Work After a Baby Divorce Moving to a New Community Grieving for a Lost Loved One Military Family Matters Job Relocation Buying or Selling a Home YOUR FINANCES - COVERED. Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Budgeting and Financial Guidance Teammate Referral Program Discounted Veterinary Care Retirement Planning Will and Testament Planning Tax Issues Identity Theft Recovery Legal Counseling Teammate Assistance Program About Mission Pet Health Veterinarian-led. People-focused. Pet-obsessed. That’s Mission Pet Health in a nutshell! We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we do—from mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates. Driving our award-winning culture are our WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow – which fuel us to drive a tangible, lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for. So, what’s in it for you at Mission? Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development Benefits that buck the norm of the vet med industry A culture where YOUR well-being comes first We’re on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the world—and we’d love for YOU to be a part of it! Mission is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the joining together of Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners. Our mission is to provide world-class support to hospital teams on a hyper-local basis. Our Home Office teams manage the back-end side of the business so our hospital teams can focus on what matters most – the medicine and caring for their patients. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of Mission is in our 850+ animal hospitals and 20,000+ teammates across the country. Founded on a deep commitment to clinical and operational excellence, we’ve earned recognition on prestigious workplace ranking lists such as Inc. 5000, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek. In fact, in 2024, Newsweek named SVP the #11 Most Loved Workplace in America, marking the company’s third consecutive Top 25 ranking.