Veterinary Assistant & Veterinary Technician
90-day Apprentice /Training Program
Apprentice / Training Program**
(How to Apply is at the End)
This full-time, paid apprenticeship program is designed for individuals who want a real career in veterinary medicine. We train participants to become Veterinary Assistants and/or Veterinary Technicians through on-the-job training (OJT)—instead of paying for classes or trying to get hired with little or no experience.
This program is not easy. It is comparable to working full-time while going to school. It is only for individuals who are serious, committed, reliable, and willing to work hard every day.
Program Overview
$10/hour for the first 90 days (training/probationary period)
Many participants see this as an exceptional value—you are being trained by experienced professionals, gaining real-world skills, and getting paid.
Who Succeeds in This Program
Past successful candidates all shared these traits:
This is a hands-on, physically demanding position in a high-volume spay/neuter clinic.
Key responsibilities include:
Education, Skills & Physical Requirements
Candidates must:
Physical requirements include:
Why This Program Matters
You will work alongside people who are deeply passionate about animals and their community. Our team supports:
Your work here directly saves lives and makes a real difference every single day.
How to Apply
Email your resume and a few sentences explaining why you want this position to:
MarkLyden2013@gmail.com
Subject line must read:
“I AM READY FOR THE CHALLENGE”
Only apply if you meet all qualifications and are fully committed.
(How to Apply is at the End)
This full-time, paid apprenticeship program is designed for individuals who want a real career in veterinary medicine. We train participants to become Veterinary Assistants and/or Veterinary Technicians through on-the-job training (OJT)—instead of paying for classes or trying to get hired with little or no experience.
This program is not easy. It is comparable to working full-time while going to school. It is only for individuals who are serious, committed, reliable, and willing to work hard every day.
Program Overview
- Full-time, paid, on-the-job training
- Entry-level candidates welcome (no experience required)
- Structured learning with real hands-on responsibility
- Homework and study assignments required
- High expectations and high accountability
$10/hour for the first 90 days (training/probationary period)
- Significant raise after 90 days
- Advancement and bonus opportunities for motivated individuals who exceed expectations
Many participants see this as an exceptional value—you are being trained by experienced professionals, gaining real-world skills, and getting paid.
Who Succeeds in This Program
Past successful candidates all shared these traits:
- Show up early, stay late when needed
- Are never late and rarely miss work
- Have dependable transportation and a backup plan
- Maintain a positive, motivated attitude
- Learn quickly and take direction well
- Stay busy without being told
- Help teammates without being asked
- Avoid drama and respect all team members
- Never say “that’s not my job”
- Ask questions and leave ego at the door
- Want a long-term career in veterinary medicine
This is a hands-on, physically demanding position in a high-volume spay/neuter clinic.
Key responsibilities include:
- Daily and deep cleaning of the clinic and surgical areas
- Maintaining disease control and sanitation protocols
- Preparing surgical packs and cleaning instruments
- Laundry, kennel care, and facility upkeep
- Assisting veterinary technicians with post-op care
- Holding animals, preparing vaccines, and learning medical procedures
- Stocking supplies and maintaining cleanliness throughout the day
- Assisting with feral cat trapping and organization
- Supporting the team wherever needed
Education, Skills & Physical Requirements
Candidates must:
- Speak fluent English
- Be able to learn and communicate basic veterinary concepts
- Interact professionally with the public daily
Physical requirements include:
- Standing or sitting 8+ hours per day
- Repeated lifting up to 50 lbs (with assistance)
- Bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working on hands/knees
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity
- Ability to work in hot, cold, and stressful environments
- Ability to handle stress, fast-paced work, and euthanasia
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Strong decision-making and teamwork skills
- High-volume, fast-paced medical environment
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, sharps, and steam
- Background check and drug testing required
- Must have a clean driving record
Why This Program Matters
You will work alongside people who are deeply passionate about animals and their community. Our team supports:
- The public and their pets
- Logan’s Run Rescue
- Humane societies, shelters, and animal rescues
Your work here directly saves lives and makes a real difference every single day.
How to Apply
Email your resume and a few sentences explaining why you want this position to:
MarkLyden2013@gmail.com
Subject line must read:
“I AM READY FOR THE CHALLENGE”
Only apply if you meet all qualifications and are fully committed.
Office Positions
- Veterinary Front Office Assistant (Experienced) & Veterinary Front Office Assistant Training Program For Job Description, Pay, and Qualifications: veterinary_front_office_assistant.pdf
Veterinarians
Our clinic is a proud partner of Logan's Run Rescue - a 501c3 charity and animal rescue founded by members of our staff...which may qualify DVMs for PSLF loan forgiveness program.
Information about our town of Murphy, NC.
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Standard Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
1. 4-day work week (Tuesday-Friday)
2. Weekends & Mondays OFF plus: No late nights, No On-Call, No Holidays, No after hour emergencies. Time off, time to rest = better medicine
3. PTO (Paid Time Off)
4. Scrub allowance
5. Mentoring / Training / Leadership and advancement opportunities
6. Teaching Opportunities
7. Generous product and service discounts for your animals
8. FREE SODAS and drinks (tell us what you like, we get it)
9. FREE SNACKS (again tell us what you like, and we get it)
10. FREE Lunch One Day : We provide lunch for the office one day a week
11. Relocation Assistance (For DVMs and Certified Techs)
12. We Find A Way: We will never let an animal suffer in pain due to owners not being able to afford pain medication. We will find a way to help that animal. Why is this a benefit to you as part of our team? Simple. You got into this profession to help…to stop the suffering, and for you to go home knowing an animal is in pain because of the lack of money that will eat at you. It is just not going to happen at our practice. We don’t believe in that.
13. Tuition Assistance: This is on a case-by-case basis but sure we are open to that discussion and have done it in the past for our great employees.
14. Extra hours / New and different opportunities to make extra money (when available and only if you want them)
15. We overstaff every day. Why this is important to you?…you might ask: Well, how can you teach or learn when every day you show up and you're understaffed? Plus, one person calls out and now you are left doing the work of two or three people! All this does is leads to frustration, exhaustion, and a greater chance for mistakes to be made which is bad medicine. We overstaff our Assistants and Techs by 1-2 each day so you are covered to teach, learn, and be able to get things done the right way.
16. Most Importantly: We hire for Attitude First, not skills. We can teach skills. But why this is important to you as a team member is because you know those you work with will help you and have a positive attitude about you and the work. They will work with you as a team. They will teach you and you will teach them. They are not complainers. They show up for work and they show up on time. They treat each other with respect. They will welcome you…because simply put, that is the kind of people we hire and that is the environment all of us want to work in.
17. Paid Holidays
18. Extended time off around Christmas/New Years
19. CE & Licensing expenses for DVMs & Certified Techs
20. We give our Lead Tech and Front Office Manager SIGNIFICANT budget to give bonuses/gift cards on the spot when someone goes above and beyond, or one of the techs does their first jugular stick, or when you make her life easier.... or if you do a great job teaching someone else, or....etc...
21. You get 50% off of all clothes at Logan's Run Rescue Thrift Store and Clothing Warehouse (after 90 days)
22. You get 25% off of all non-clothing items, including futniture and appliances, at Logan's Run Rescue Thrift Store and Warehouse (after 90 days)-
2. Weekends & Mondays OFF plus: No late nights, No On-Call, No Holidays, No after hour emergencies. Time off, time to rest = better medicine
3. PTO (Paid Time Off)
4. Scrub allowance
5. Mentoring / Training / Leadership and advancement opportunities
6. Teaching Opportunities
7. Generous product and service discounts for your animals
8. FREE SODAS and drinks (tell us what you like, we get it)
9. FREE SNACKS (again tell us what you like, and we get it)
10. FREE Lunch One Day : We provide lunch for the office one day a week
11. Relocation Assistance (For DVMs and Certified Techs)
12. We Find A Way: We will never let an animal suffer in pain due to owners not being able to afford pain medication. We will find a way to help that animal. Why is this a benefit to you as part of our team? Simple. You got into this profession to help…to stop the suffering, and for you to go home knowing an animal is in pain because of the lack of money that will eat at you. It is just not going to happen at our practice. We don’t believe in that.
13. Tuition Assistance: This is on a case-by-case basis but sure we are open to that discussion and have done it in the past for our great employees.
14. Extra hours / New and different opportunities to make extra money (when available and only if you want them)
15. We overstaff every day. Why this is important to you?…you might ask: Well, how can you teach or learn when every day you show up and you're understaffed? Plus, one person calls out and now you are left doing the work of two or three people! All this does is leads to frustration, exhaustion, and a greater chance for mistakes to be made which is bad medicine. We overstaff our Assistants and Techs by 1-2 each day so you are covered to teach, learn, and be able to get things done the right way.
16. Most Importantly: We hire for Attitude First, not skills. We can teach skills. But why this is important to you as a team member is because you know those you work with will help you and have a positive attitude about you and the work. They will work with you as a team. They will teach you and you will teach them. They are not complainers. They show up for work and they show up on time. They treat each other with respect. They will welcome you…because simply put, that is the kind of people we hire and that is the environment all of us want to work in.
17. Paid Holidays
18. Extended time off around Christmas/New Years
19. CE & Licensing expenses for DVMs & Certified Techs
20. We give our Lead Tech and Front Office Manager SIGNIFICANT budget to give bonuses/gift cards on the spot when someone goes above and beyond, or one of the techs does their first jugular stick, or when you make her life easier.... or if you do a great job teaching someone else, or....etc...
21. You get 50% off of all clothes at Logan's Run Rescue Thrift Store and Clothing Warehouse (after 90 days)
22. You get 25% off of all non-clothing items, including futniture and appliances, at Logan's Run Rescue Thrift Store and Warehouse (after 90 days)-