Registered Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health • Charleston, WV

18h • Onsite

About The Position

North Gateway Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician for its general-practice, small-animal clinic, which also treats some large animals. North Gateway is the primary location for the position, though candidates may also be considered for opportunities at Gateway Animal Hospital in Saint Albans, West Virginia. The practice offers preventive and wellness care, diagnostics, dental care, surgery, laser therapy, boarding, ultrasound, and other services. Its three-DVM clinic has dedicated support staff, rotates Saturdays, and is closed Sundays.

The technician will provide clinical and nursing support across a range of cases, including patient triage and restraint, laboratory work, diagnostic imaging, hospitalized-patient care, medication administration, client communication, surgical assistance, and anesthetic management. The role may involve exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.

The hospital offers virtual and hands-on training and continuing-development opportunities for employees seeking to deepen their skills or pursue career growth. Hiring eligibility may depend on satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening.

Requirements

• Active Registered Veterinary Technician license.
• At least 1 year of professional experience.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adhering to scheduled shifts.
• Availability to work weekends.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventive care, and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe, low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency in collecting blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
• Experience administering anesthesia and monitoring surgical patients.
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and tolerate exposure to animal-related hazards, including unpleasant odors and noises, bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in dental radiography.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals safely and using low-stress techniques.
• Triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze laboratory samples.
• Perform diagnostic imaging, including radiographic positioning and image capture.
• Manage and provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability.
• Administer medications.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively to clients.
• Prepare for and assist with surgery.
• Manage anesthesia and monitor patients during procedures.
• Maintain medical records.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Liability insurance.
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
• Life and supplemental insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
• Paid bereavement program.
• Paid parental leave program.
• Competitive compensation.
• Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
• Tuition reimbursement for any AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
• Career development opportunities.
• Referral bonus program for most positions.
• Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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