Registered Veterinary Technician at Veterinary Hospital at the Lake

Veterinary Hospital at the Lake; Sherrills Ford (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Bonus incentive

CE allowance

Career development

License reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Veterinary Hospital at the Lake in Sherrills Ford, NC seeks a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians with anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, labs, and client education.

The successful candidate will hold a state license, be available for on-call shifts, and demonstrate compassion, teamwork, and excellent communication while helping deliver high-quality care to small animals in a full-service practice.

Qualifications

• State license to work as a veterinary technician in the target state.
• Available for on-call shifts (30 days' notice).
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, with assistance for heavier lifts.
• OSHA PPE safety techniques.
• Basic computer skills and MS Office familiarity.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and nursing.
• Take histories, vital signs, weights, and provide client education in outpatient exams.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor during procedures.
• Collect samples and run in-hospital labs; process specimens for outside labs.
• Take radiographs following safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Maintain clean and stocked exam rooms and equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth and professionalism in all client interactions.
• Communicate with veterinarians and staff about patient plans and concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Client focus

Education

State license as Veterinary Technician

Job description

Practice

Veterinary Hospital at the Lake provides full-service small animal care to Sherrills Ford, NC and the surrouding communities.

We are also home to the region’s only referral specialty center for small animal reproduction. Our board-certified specialists in reproduction, called theriogenologists, partner with our breeder clients and their primary care veterinarians to provide their pets with expertise and compassionate care in male and female reproduction and neonatology.

More about the Role

The Credentialed Veterinary Technician performs a critical role in providing high quality care for patients. Credentialed Technicians are key partners to the veterinarians, providing the appropriate support to ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful. Credentialed Technicians apply their professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion:Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork:Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening:Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up on the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction:Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential 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. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment
• Must be available to work on-call shifts (30 days prior notice given for these dates)
• 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

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
• Bonus incentive
• CE allowance
• Career and professional development
• State licensing fee reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range

USD $22.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.