Registered Veterinary Technician or Assistant

Innovetive Petcare•Edenton, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Grow Your Veterinary Career on the Beautiful North Carolina Coast Are you a Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) looking for a hospital that values your growth, invests in your development, and supports your long-term career goals? Chowan Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate and motivated veterinary professional to join our established small animal veterinary practice in Edenton, North Carolina. Whether you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking to strengthen your technical skills or a credentialed RVT seeking mentorship, continuing education, and student loan support, we want to hear from you. For more than 80 years, Chowan Animal Hospital has provided exceptional veterinary care to pets and families throughout eastern North Carolina.

Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the hospital for extended periods
Ability to lift, carry, and safely restrain patients weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance when appropriate
Ability to perform veterinary nursing tasks requiring manual dexterity, including sample collection, medication administration, and patient care
Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members and maintain accurate medical records
Ability to work in a veterinary hospital environment with exposure to animals, allergens, cleaning products, medications, and bodily fluids
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced clinical environment with changing priorities and patient care needs
Full-time schedule based on hospital needs
Flexibility to support occasional weekends or extended hours as needed
Reliable transportation required
1–2+ years of veterinary or animal care experience required (for Veterinary Assistant Candidates)
Strong animal handling and restraint skills (for Veterinary Assistant Candidates)
Strong patient care, anesthesia, laboratory, and clinical nursing skills required (for Veterinary Assistant Candidates)
Excellent communication and multitasking abilities (for Veterinary Assistant Candidates)
Passion for veterinary medicine and professional growth (for Veterinary Assistant Candidates)
Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program (for RVT Candidates)
Active North Carolina veterinary technician license or eligibility for licensure (for RVT Candidates)
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply (for RVT Candidates)

Nice To Haves

HeadStart Student Loan Support Program Supporting Newly Credentialed Veterinary Technicians
Eligible RVTs who: Graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program Successfully obtained licensure within the past three years ...may qualify for Innovetive Petcare's HeadStart Student Loan Support Program, designed to help reduce student loan debt while supporting your transition into clinical practice.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, procedures, and surgeries
Perform safe animal restraint and patient handling
Collect diagnostic samples, including blood, urine, and fecal specimens
Support anesthesia preparation and monitoring based on experience and training
Administer medications as directed by the veterinarian
Monitor hospitalized and post-operative patients
Assist with laboratory diagnostics and patient treatments
Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, preventative care, and home care recommendations
Provide discharge instructions and follow-up guidance
Deliver compassionate, professional communication during every client interaction
Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
Keep exam rooms and treatment areas clean, organized, and stocked
Collaborate closely with DVMs, RVTs, Veterinary Assistants, and support staff to ensure exceptional patient care