Registered Veterinary Technician

Swansboro Animal Hospital; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k & 401K matching program

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Swansboro Animal Hospital in Charleston, WV seeks a registered veterinary technician to join our compassionate team. You will assist with patient care, triage, lab work, imaging, anesthesia, and hospitalized case management across varying levels of stability.

Qualifications include an active RVT license, reliability for shifts (including some Saturdays), strong client communication, and knowledge of hospital operations. We offer comprehensive benefits and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Active RVT license required; 1+ year experience preferred but not required.
• Punctual and reliable; adherence to scheduled shifts.
• Ability to work some Saturdays.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe, low-stress animal restraint.
• Proficiency in blood, urine, fecal and skin specimen collection.
• Experience in radiography and image capture; dental radiography a plus.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
• Commitment to ethics and continuous learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with animal hazards.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, lab analysis, imaging, and nursing care of hospitalized cases.
• Administration of medications and communication of treatment plans with clients.
• Surgical preparation and anesthesia management.
• Maintain safety and manage medical records with accuracy.

Skills

RVT license

Punctuality

Weekend availability

Client communication

Medical records management

Veterinary procedures

Animal restraint

Sample collection

Radiography

Anesthesia monitoring

Ethics and learning

Tools

Radiography equipment

Dental radiography

Job description

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

• A Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work some Saturdays
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $21 - $28/hr depending on level of experience

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

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Compensation

$21-$21