Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Innovetive PetCare•Archdale, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
Archdale Animal Clinic is hiring a Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join their collaborative veterinary team in Archdale, North Carolina. They are looking for a dependable veterinary professional who enjoys hands-on patient care, client communication, and working closely with veterinarians and technicians. This role offers an opportunity to build skills while making a meaningful impact on pets and their families.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous veterinary hospital, animal clinic, or animal care experience required
- Strong animal handling, restraint, and patient-care skills
- Ability to assist with exams, treatments, diagnostics, surgery, anesthesia, and hospitalized patients
- Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary hospital with dogs, cats, bodily fluids, medical equipment, cleaning products, and unexpected patient behavior
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, and remain active throughout the workday
- Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds with appropriate assistance
- Dependable, compassionate, professional, and committed to quality patient care
Nice To Haves
- RVT credential preferred
- Veterinary technology education or VTNE eligibility a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with examinations, treatments, and medical procedures
- Safely handle and restrain canine and feline patients
- Support patient intake, appointments, treatments, and discharge
- Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical spaces
- Assist with radiographs, laboratory testing, and other diagnostic procedures
- Prepare patients for surgery and treatment
- Provide nursing care, monitoring, and comfort for hospitalized patients
- Administer medications and vaccinations as directed
- Clean, disinfect, and maintain medical equipment and treatment areas
- Maintain accurate medical records and patient documentation
- Restock supplies and help maintain an organized hospital
- Provide compassionate client support and basic education regarding pet care, medications, and treatment instructions
- Communicate patient concerns and changes in condition to the medical team
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Continuing education and training opportunities
- Employee pet care discounts
- Flexible scheduling options
- Career development opportunities within veterinary medicine
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
