Registered Veterinary Technician

North Gateway Animal Hospital • Charleston, WV

21h

About The Position

North Gateway Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician for its general-practice, primarily small-animal clinic, which also treats some large animals. The hospital has three veterinarians and dedicated support staff. North Gateway is the primary location, though candidates may also be considered for the Gateway Animal Hospital location in Saint Albans, West Virginia. The practice offers preventive and wellness care, internal medicine, diagnostics and imaging, dental care and surgery, other surgery, laser therapy, boarding, ultrasound, and related services. It is expanding to include home visits and farm calls and is growing its traditional and integrative veterinary services.

The technician will provide clinical and nursing support across patient intake, diagnostics, treatment, hospitalization, and surgery. The role requires client communication, accurate medical records, and safe handling of animals in a fast-paced veterinary setting. The position involves exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, animal bites and scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases. Training and continuing-development opportunities are available through virtual and hands-on interactive programs.

Requirements

• Active license as a Registered Veterinary Technician.
• 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, preventative 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 patients during surgery.
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.
• Ability to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and potential exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with radiographic positioning and image capture.
• Experience in dental radiography.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals safely, including using low-stress restraint techniques.
• Triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze laboratory samples.
• Perform diagnostic imaging.
• 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 surgical procedures.
• Maintain medical records.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 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 an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program.
• Career development opportunities.
• Referral bonus program for most positions.
• Additional benefits may be available, such as 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