Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant

Innovetive PetCare • Whitsett, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital is seeking a skilled, compassionate Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant for hands-on patient care and support of the veterinary team. The full-service hospital in Whitsett, North Carolina, cares for dogs, cats, and exotic pets and provides preventive medicine, dentistry, diagnostics, surgery, rehabilitation, and other services. The role includes patient handling, sample collection, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring and recovery care, laboratory work, and assisting with appointments and procedures. It also involves communicating with pet parents, supporting individualized patient care, and contributing to a positive client experience. Anesthesia experience is required; surgery experience is a plus. The hospital encourages registered veterinary technicians and veterinary technology students interested in developing their clinical skills and pursuing professional growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous veterinary hospital experience.
• Hands-on anesthesia monitoring experience.
• Proficiency in safe animal restraint and handling, blood collection, IV catheter placement, and in-house laboratory testing.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Dependable, organized, detail-oriented approach and ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
• Passion for animal welfare, patient safety, and supporting pet owners.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, kneel, and reach as needed; safely handle and restrain animals of varying sizes; and lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance or appropriate equipment when necessary.
• Comfort working around animal noise, odors, fur, cleaning and disinfecting products, bodily fluids, and patients who may bite or scratch.

Nice To Haves

• Surgery experience.
• Experience with IDEXX diagnostic equipment.
• Experience with Cornerstone practice management software.
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credentials or enrollment as a veterinary technology student.

Responsibilities

• Safely restrain and handle patients, collect blood samples, place IV catheters, and assist with examinations and treatments.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia, support safe procedures, and provide attentive recovery care.
• Run in-house laboratory work, process samples, and use IDEXX diagnostic equipment.
• Assist doctors and fellow team members with appointments, procedures, dental care, and daily patient needs.
• Provide friendly, compassionate customer service, communicate clearly with pet parents, and help families feel confident in their pets’ care.
• Notice changes in patients, communicate concerns, and help ensure each patient receives attentive, individualized care.
• Follow infection-control procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• HeadStart credentialing and professional development support for eligible team members.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Employee assistance and mental health support resources.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Discounts on veterinary care and services for employees’ pets.
• Opportunities to develop experience across diagnostics, dentistry, anesthesia, surgery, rehabilitation, and comprehensive patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED