Registered Veterinary Technician

Grace Park Animal Hospital • Durham, NC

3d • $21 - $28

About The Position

Registered Veterinary Technicians ensure clients and patients receive excellent care at every visit. The role requires initiative and the ability to complete tasks efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment. Technicians assist veterinarians with appointments and surgery; perform technical duties including venipuncture, catheter placement, restraint, laboratory sample collection and preparation, radiographic positioning, dental prophylaxis, and anesthetic monitoring; and educate clients about pet care, medical procedures, and preventive care. The position also includes reception duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, processing financial transactions, and assisting clients.

The role involves working a 10+ hour shift, standing, squatting, walking, and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted. The schedule is a four-day workweek, currently with no Saturdays and one to two Sundays per month from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA-accredited school.
• Maintain a veterinary technician license in North Carolina and be in good standing.
• 1–2+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant or technician.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, good judgment, and ability to manage stressful situations.
• Dependability, a strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of a 10+ hour shift, including standing, squatting, walking, and lifting and carrying 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to work with dogs and cats of all breeds, temperaments, and sizes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients and patients receive excellent care at every visit.
• Show initiative to complete tasks efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist veterinarians during appointments and surgery.
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, proper restraint, laboratory sample collection and preparation, radiographic positioning, dental prophylaxis, and anesthetic monitoring.
• Educate clients about pet care, medical procedures, and preventive care.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, perform financial transactions, and assist clients as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with skill level.
• Bonus compensation based on hospital production.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Scrub allowance.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay for six major holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
• Discounted pet care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree