Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician / RVT (1st Shift)

Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency is seeking an Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician / RVT for the 1st shift in Charlotte, NC. The IM Service handles busy cases with board-certified Internists and advanced equipment such as CT, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy.

Candidates should have strong multitasking abilities and a detail-oriented approach. The role requires at least 2 years of veterinary technician experience; RVTs preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experience.
• RVTs are preferred but not required.
• Detail oriented; proficient with EMR, lab analyzers, and digital radiology.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Internist in all aspects of care.
• Intaking and discharging patients for hospitalization and/or procedures.
• Providing advanced nursing care to patients with compassion.
• Performing automated and manual laboratory analysis.
• Digital radiology.
• Performing medical calculations.
• Inducing anesthesia, endotracheal intubation, and monitoring anesthesia.
• Educating clients on patient disease processes and care.
• Providing compassionate customer service to our clients.

Skills

Critical thinking

Detail oriented

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

RVT preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Automated lab analyzers

Digital radiology

Job description

Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician / RVT (1st Shift)

CARE| Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency is a privately owned 24-hour Emergency and Specialty Referral Hospital in Charlotte, NC that offers its employees a fun company culture, supportive work environment, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth! Board-certified specialty services offered include Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, and Surgery. Our advanced diagnostic services include ultrasonography and echocardiography, electroencephalography, endoscopy, rapid-scan CT imaging, high field MRI, and cardio cath lab, in addition to many others.

Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency is seeking experienced veterinary technicians for our busy Internal Medicine (IM) Service. IM Technicians are responsible for facilitating client consultations, maintaining daily charting/charges for emergency transfers or hospitalized patients, facilitating in-house procedures, and more. Efficiency and attention to detail are imperative. At CARE, IM technicians work side by side with board-certified Internists using advanced equipment such as CT, endoscopy, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy! The case load on the IM service can be large, and CARE is looking for technicians that are able to multitask and prioritize their responsibilities on a busy day.

Shifts Available:

• 10 hour day-time shift from 7am - 5pm, Monday thru Thursday
• Rotating holidays and weekends will be required

Requirements:

• High School Degree or equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years of veterinary technician experience is required
• RVTs are preferred but not required
• Detail oriented
• Proficient with technology including electronic medical record systems, automated lab analyzers, and digital radiology
• Ability to lift 40lbs unassisted
• Ability to safely restrain patients for extended periods of time
• Critical thinking
• Willingness to learn

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Internist in all aspects of care
• Intaking and discharging patients for hospitalization and/or procedures
• Providing advanced nursing care to patients with compassion
• Performing automated and manual laboratory analysis
• Digital radiology
• Performing medical calculations
• Inducing anesthesia, endotracheal intubation, and monitoring anesthesia
• Educating clients on patient disease processes and care
• Providing compassionate customer service to our clients