Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

NVA General Practice; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Asheville, North Carolina, is hiring a Veterinary Technician. This role requires a certification (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) and strong client communication skills.

Responsibilities include performing laboratory procedures, diagnostic imaging, and administering medications. Ideal candidates must manage stressful situations effectively and demonstrate good judgment in their duties.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong communication skills.
• Good judgment and ability to manage stressful situations.

Skills

Professional client communication

Laboratory procedures

Diagnostic imaging

Patient restraint

Medication administration

Surgery prep

Anaesthesia monitoring

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT)

Job description

Position Skills

• Professional client communication and education; obtaining medical histories and symptoms
• Laboratory procedures including, but not limited to hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecals
• Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols for fellow staff members
• Skills including restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, applying and maintaining bandages, proficient IV catheter placement and venipuncture, surgery prep, anaesthesia monitoring

Responsibilities / Qualifications

Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT). Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.