Credentialed Vet Tech: Surgery, Lab & Client Care

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Bessemer City (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Career development

Licensing fee reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Job summary

The Pet Hospital is a full-service hospital dedicated to high-quality care for pets since 2001. Credentialed Veterinary Technicians play a crucial role behind veterinarians, supporting anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, lab testing, patient nursing, and client education in a collaborative team environment.

Join a compassionate team focused on client satisfaction, warm patient care, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications, etc.
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Job description

The Pet Hospital is a full-service hospital dedicated to high-quality care for pets since 2001. Credentialed Veterinary Technicians play a crucial role behind veterinarians, supporting anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, lab testing, patient nursing, and client education in a collaborative team environment.

Join a compassionate team focused on client satisfaction, warm patient care, and ongoing professional development.