Veterinary Technician (RVT preferred)

Innovetive Petcare•Lewisville, NC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Hospital of Lewisville is seeking a confident, compassionate, and clinically skilled team member to support our growing small animal practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys building relationships with clients, providing exceptional patient care, and contributing to a collaborative hospital culture. This is NOT an entry-level position. We are looking for a veterinary professional who already has a solid foundation in veterinary medicine and feels comfortable supporting: In-room appointments and patient care, Client education and discharge instructions, Surgical preparation, anesthesia support, and recovery monitoring, Diagnostic testing and laboratory procedures, Hospitalized patient care, Daily veterinary hospital operations. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills with empathy, professionalism, and a genuine passion for helping both pets and their people. At Animal Hospital of Lewisville, we believe great veterinary medicine starts with great people. Our team is committed to providing compassionate, relationship-driven care while creating an environment where veterinary professionals can continue to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

Minimum 1+ year of veterinary experience required
Experience working as a Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician, RVT, CVT, or LVT
Strong understanding of veterinary clinical workflows
Comfortable supporting exams, diagnostics, treatments, and patient care
Excellent communication and client education skills
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced veterinary environment
Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach for extended periods of time throughout the workday
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently, and assist with lifting larger patients using team-lift techniques and available equipment
Safely restrain and handle dogs and cats of various sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions
Perform repetitive tasks requiring manual dexterity, including handling medical instruments, administering treatments, and entering medical records
Work in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining attention to detail and patient safety
Communicate effectively with clients and team members in person, over the phone, and through written documentation
Move throughout the hospital quickly and efficiently in response to patient care needs
Comfortable working in an environment that may include exposure to animal dander, fur, saliva, urine, feces, and other bodily fluids, cleaning agents, disinfectants, and veterinary-specific chemicals, anesthetic gases and pharmaceutical products used in patient care, medical equipment, laboratory materials, and radiology equipment, noise associated with barking dogs, vocalizing animals, and medical equipment, emotionally challenging situations involving injured, ill, or end-of-life patients
Follow all hospital safety protocols, utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintain a safe working environment for patients, clients, and fellow team members.

Nice To Haves

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred
Experience with Phlebotomy
Laboratory procedures
Surgical preparation
Anesthesia monitoring
Dental procedures
Client communication and education
Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program
Successfully passed the VTNE
Obtained credentialing within the past three years

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
Safely restrain and handle canine and feline patients
Obtain patient histories and document medical records accurately
Administer medications as directed
Perform phlebotomy, sample collection, and laboratory testing
Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes to the medical team
Prepare surgical patients for procedures
Assist with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
Support dental procedures and surgical workflows
Maintain surgical equipment and treatment areas
Educate clients on medications, preventive care, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
Communicate with empathy and professionalism during every interaction
Help strengthen client relationships through exceptional service and patient advocacy
Assist with inventory, pharmacy support, and treatment area organization
Maintain cleanliness and safety standards throughout the hospital
Collaborate with teammates to ensure efficient patient flow and workflow management