Veterinary Technician/ Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners • Gastonia, NC

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About The Position

TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Forestbrook is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician/Assistant to provide skilled care to patients and exceptional service to clients. The role supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians with examinations, treatments, surgery, anesthesia, recovery, laboratory work, and routine animal care. It also involves communicating with pet owners, maintaining accurate records, and keeping the clinic clean, stocked, and safe.

The hospital serves dogs, cats, small mammals, and exotic pets and offers in-house diagnostics and advanced imaging. Its team is Fear-Free Certified, and the facility is AAHA-accredited. The posting includes two pay ranges: $17–$20 per hour for the Veterinary Technician description and $16–$20 per hour for the Veterinary Assistant description, depending on skills and experience. The full-time schedule follows hospital hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 7:30 AM–7:00 PM; Wednesday and Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM; and Saturday, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, examinations, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate with clients about care instructions, patient status, treatment plans, and follow-up visits.
• Perform technical duties, including laboratory work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Collect blood, urine, and stool samples and perform basic laboratory tests.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under a veterinarian’s supervision.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
• Keep examination rooms, treatment areas, equipment, and the clinic clean, stocked, and ready for use.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee pet discount
• Employee referral bonus

What This Job Offers

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