Veterinary Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the hospital for extended periods
• Ability to lift, carry, and safely restrain patients weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance when appropriate
• Ability to perform veterinary nursing tasks requiring manual dexterity, including sample collection, medication administration, and patient care
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members and maintain accurate medical records
• Ability to work in a veterinary hospital environment with exposure to animals, allergens, cleaning products, medications, and bodily fluids
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced clinical environment with changing priorities and patient care needs
• Full-time schedule based on hospital needs
• Flexibility to support occasional weekends or extended hours as needed
• Reliable transportation required
• 1–2+ years of veterinary or animal care experience required (for Veterinary Assistant Candidates)
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills (for Veterinary Assistant Candidates)
• Strong patient care, anesthesia, laboratory, and clinical nursing skills required (for Veterinary Assistant Candidates)
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities (for Veterinary Assistant Candidates)
• Passion for veterinary medicine and professional growth (for Veterinary Assistant Candidates)
• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program (for RVT Candidates)
• Active North Carolina veterinary technician license or eligibility for licensure (for RVT Candidates)
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply (for RVT Candidates)

Nice To Haves

• HeadStart Student Loan Support Program Supporting Newly Credentialed Veterinary Technicians
• Eligible RVTs who: Graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program Successfully obtained licensure within the past three years ...may qualify for Innovetive Petcare's HeadStart Student Loan Support Program, designed to help reduce student loan debt while supporting your transition into clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, procedures, and surgeries
• Perform safe animal restraint and patient handling
• Collect diagnostic samples, including blood, urine, and fecal specimens
• Support anesthesia preparation and monitoring based on experience and training
• Administer medications as directed by the veterinarian
• Monitor hospitalized and post-operative patients
• Assist with laboratory diagnostics and patient treatments
• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, preventative care, and home care recommendations
• Provide discharge instructions and follow-up guidance
• Deliver compassionate, professional communication during every client interaction
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Keep exam rooms and treatment areas clean, organized, and stocked
• Collaborate closely with DVMs, RVTs, Veterinary Assistants, and support staff to ensure exceptional patient care

Benefits

• Licensure Application and Renewal Reimbursement
• Continuing Education (CE) Allowance
• Paid CE Time Off
• Professional Membership and Dues Support
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Calm Health Wellness Program
• Rocket Lawyer Legal Benefits
• Employee Pet Care Discounts
• Ongoing Training and Mentorship
• Career Advancement Opportunities Within Innovetive Petcare