Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

CityVet Support Staff; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Telemedicine

Job summary

CityVet is seeking Registered Veterinary Technicians to join our clinics. We hire a diverse team dedicated to compassionate pet care and supporting one another in delivering outstanding service.

The Veterinary Technician plays a critical role in maintaining patient care and practice productivity by assisting veterinarians and coordinating client communications, with duties that may include anesthesia support and in-clinic procedures. Join CityVet to contribute to care that truly matters.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience.
• Holds a valid State License as an LVT, RVT, or CVT.
• Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, including anesthesia support.
• Supervise unlicensed team members in tasks such as suturing and inducing anesthesia under supervision.
• Under veterinarian supervision, perform suturing, anesthesia administration, and assisting in dental extractions when applicable.
• Relate effectively with clients to explain care plans and procedures.
• Ensure safety and proper restraint of animals during examinations and treatments.

Skills

Animal restraint

Veterinary terminology

Medication knowledge

Client communication

Job description

At CityVet, care is personal. It’s the way we care for our patients, connect with our clients, and support one another. Our vet-led clinics are built around people who are passionate about making a difference and empowered to provide care in a way that feels authentic to them. When you join CityVet, you’re joining a team that values who you are, invests in where you want to go, and believes the best care starts with people who truly care. That’s Your Kind of Care.

CityVet is looking for Registered Veterinary Technicians to join our team! At CityVet, we know our team of happy people is as unique and diverse as the pets we care for. We recruit and promote CityVet team members based on their abilities and accomplishments and create a welcoming environment for all.

Make pet care your purpose

The Veterinary Technician is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients. The Veterinary Technician works to relieve the Veterinarian from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Veterinary Technicians help facilitate and streamline communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.

A day in the life (duties may vary depending on state regulations):

• Assists the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental surgeries, including preparing clients for surgery by assisting in the administering of anesthesia and properly restraining the animals as needed for examination and treatment.
• Supervise unlicensed team members completing the following tasks: suture to close existing skin incisions and skin lacerations, induce anesthesia, draw blood, and take samples for lab testing purposes.
• Under direct supervision of a Veterinarian, the Licensed/Registered/Certified Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT)may: suture to close existing surgical skin incisions and skin lacerations, induce anesthesia, administer rabies vaccine, extract loose teeth or dental fragments in dogs and cats only and euthanasia.
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
• Holds a valid State License as an LVT, RVT, or CVT
• Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
• Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication

Caring For You

We know that caring for people and their pets requires energy, empathy, and resilience, so we make it a priority to care for our people by investing in programs, resources, and benefits that support their professional and personal well-being. Eligible Team Members may choose from a range of benefits that help support them and their families through every stage of life.

• Investment in Your Future. A 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 4% employer match, a Health Savings Account option, and growth opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance.Enjoy paid time off and floating holidays, flexible schedules, and paid parental leave.
• Exceptional Health and Supplemental Benefits. Health, Dental (+Adult Ortho option!), Vision, Disability, & Life Insurance, Personal Pet-Care Program, Employee Discount Program.
• Care When You Need It. We provide free telemedicine for all full-time team members and their families, as well as comprehensive in-the-moment mental health benefits through our robust Employee Assistance Program.

Voluntary Self-Identification

Qualified resume submissions are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. If you choose to complete this survey, your responses will be kept confidential. Completion of this form is VOLUNTARY and your decision not to complete it will NOT preclude you from employment consideration.