Vet Tech

City of Burlington NC•Nc 27258, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Burlington Animal Services (BAS) is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Veterinary Technician for the Burlington Pet Adoption & Resource Center (PARC). The role provides hands-on veterinary care in a progressive animal welfare environment that includes shelter medicine, high-volume spay/neuter surgery, diagnostics, and preventive care. BAS cares for more than 6,000 pets annually and has maintained a lifesaving rate of 90% or greater since 2018. The Veterinary Technician supports pet health, lifesaving care, and community well-being while developing clinical and technical skills. The position provides varied experience in surgery, diagnostics, and preventive medicine, with a regular daytime schedule and no rotational on-call or after-hours emergency responsibilities. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. Weekday shifts are typically scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; occasional Saturdays may be required.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, current enrollment in or completion of a veterinary medical technology program, and one year of directly related work experience.
Valid driver's license.
An equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered.
North Carolina Euthanasia Technician Certification (EBI) in good standing, or ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
Fear Free Certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
Ability to handle pets that are sick or injured, frightened, dangerous, or unpredictable.
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
Ability to stand, sit, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl to perform procedures and handle pets.
Ability to lift, carry, and restrain pets and operate vehicles and equipment.
Ability to work with potential exposure to aggressive animals, radiation, anesthetic gases, hazardous chemicals, drugs, and zoonotic diseases.

Nice To Haves

Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) registration with the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board.
Experience in shelter medicine, high-volume spay/neuter surgery, or a veterinary clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Monitor patient health and communicate medical concerns to veterinarians.
Assist with examinations, diagnostic testing, treatment plans, and medical case management.
Administer medications, vaccinations, and treatments under veterinary direction.
Support spay/neuter surgeries, including patient preparation, anesthesia monitoring, intubation, surgical assistance, and post-operative recovery, as authorized by law.
Perform or assist with laboratory testing, catheter placement, fluid therapy, dental care, digital radiography, ultrasound, and other procedures.
Maintain accurate electronic medical records, medication logs, and controlled substance documentation.
Maintain medical and surgical equipment, inventory, supplies, and sanitary work areas.
Provide humane animal handling, Fear Free care, and compassionate euthanasia when appropriate and authorized.
Educate adopters and foster caregivers on medications, treatments, and follow-up care.
Follow applicable laws, safety standards, infection control procedures, and veterinary protocols.
Perform other tasks, duties, and training as requested by supervisors.