Registered Veterinary Technician

American Veterinary Group • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

Our hospital is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Technician helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Technical skills will include, but are not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, and monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. Veterinary Technician's also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Requirements

• Demonstrates professionalism and dependability
• Possesses healthy and positive communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
• Energetic and compassionate towards people and pets
• Excellent work ethic and social skills
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Self-starter personality
• Prior experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians in the care of animals
• Restrain animals during initial examinations
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies
• Sterilize tools and ensure equipment is in working order
• Perform venipuncture and catheter placement
• Administer and monitor anesthesia
• Conduct dental prophy and radiography
• Administer medications and perform laboratory analysis
• Educate clients about animal care
• Update patient files

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Six (6) weeks of paid Parental Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees