CityVet Lower South End Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

CityVet Support Staff • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

CityVet is looking for Registered Veterinary Technicians to join our team! At CityVet, we know our team of happy people is as unique and diverse as the pets we care for. We recruit and promote CityVet team members based on their abilities and accomplishments and create a welcoming environment for all.

Make pet care your purpose
The Veterinary Technician is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients. The Veterinary Technician works to relieve the Veterinarian from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Veterinary Technicians help facilitate and streamline communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.

A day in the life (duties may vary depending on state regulations):
Assists the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental surgeries, including preparing clients for surgery by assisting in the administering of anesthesia and properly restraining the animals as needed for examination and treatment.
Supervise unlicensed team members completing the following tasks: suture to close existing skin incisions and skin lacerations, induce anesthesia, draw blood, and take samples for lab testing purposes.
Under direct supervision of a Veterinarian, the Licensed/Registered/Certified Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT) may: suture to close existing surgical skin incisions and skin lacerations, induce anesthesia, administer rabies vaccine, extract loose teeth or dental fragments in dogs and cats only and euthanasia.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
• Holds a valid State License as an LVT, RVT, or CVT
• Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
• Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication

Responsibilities

• Assists the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental surgeries, including preparing clients for surgery by assisting in the administering of anesthesia and properly restraining the animals as needed for examination and treatment.
• Supervise unlicensed team members completing the following tasks: suture to close existing skin incisions and skin lacerations, induce anesthesia, draw blood, and take samples for lab testing purposes.
• Under direct supervision of a Veterinarian, the Licensed/Registered/Certified Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT) may: suture to close existing surgical skin incisions and skin lacerations, induce anesthesia, administer rabies vaccine, extract loose teeth or dental fragments in dogs and cats only and euthanasia.

Benefits

• A 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 4% employer match
• Health Savings Account option
• Growth opportunities
• Paid time off
• Floating holidays
• Flexible schedules
• Paid parental leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance (+Adult Ortho option!)
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Personal Pet-Care Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Free telemedicine for all full-time team members and their families
• Comprehensive in-the-moment mental health benefits through our robust Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed