Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Dogwood Animal Hospital; Fayetteville (AR); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE allowance

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discounts on services

Uniform allowance

Bonus potential

Job summary

Dogwood Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in Fayetteville, NC. The role includes anesthesia, nursing care, diagnostics, and client education to support our medical team.

The ideal candidate is an AVMA‑accredited program graduate with RVT licensure, strong communication, and physical ability to lift 40–50 lbs. We offer CE funds, health benefits, and a 4‑day work week.

Qualifications

• Must be RVT in good standing with NCVMB, or eligible for immediate NC license transfer
• Graduate of AVMA‑accredited Veterinary Technology program
• Positive, team‑first mindset with strong communication skills and ability to lift 40–50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia for surgery and dental procedures
• Perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, administer medications, and manage fluids
• Conduct digital radiology, dental X-rays, and in‑house lab analytics
• Educate clients and act as a trusted liaison to review discharge instructions

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Physical ability

Education

AVMA‑accredited Veterinary Technology program

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) licensure

Job description

Position: Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Compensation: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour (Based on experience and licensure)
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

About Us

At Dogwood Animal Hospital, we love our patients, but we care just as deeply about the team members who look after them. We provide exceptional compassionate veterinary care in a modern, collaborative environment. We are fully committed to utilizing your hard-earned credentials and allowing you to work at the top of your license.

Why Join Our Team?

• Growth-Oriented: We invest heavily in your professional development with a dedicated continuing education (CE) allowance.
• Work-Life Balance: No overnight shifts, no on-call obligations, and 4 day work weeks.
• Culture of Respect: We actively champion a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative team culture where your ideas are valued.

Role Responsibilities

As a vital member of our medical team, you will handle advanced nursing care, laboratory analytics, and client education. Your responsibilities include:

• Anesthesia & Surgery: Inducing, monitoring, and recovering surgical and dental patients under veterinary supervision.
• Clinical Nursing: Performing venipuncture, placing IV catheters, administering prescribed medications, and handling fluid therapy
• Diagnostics: Executing digital radiology, dental prophylaxis, dental X-rays, and running comprehensive in-house lab analytics
• Client Advocacy: Serving as a trusted liaison for pet parents by obtaining history, vitals and lab samples, reviewing discharge workflows and answering care questions with empathy.

What You Bring (Requirements)

• Licensure: Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in good standing with the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board (NCVMB), or an out-of-state credentialed technician eligible for immediate NC license transfer. (Recent graduates awaiting VTNE results are welcome!)
• Education: Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program.
• Attributes: A positive, team-first mindset with exceptional communication skills and the physical ability to safely lift up to 40–50 pounds.
• Competitive hourly base pay ($20.00 – $25.00/hr) with annual performance reviews
• Dedicated Continuing Education (CE) allowance and professional license renewal funds
• Comprehensive health benefits package (Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance)
• 401(k) retirement options
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holiday
• Significant employee discounts on veterinary services, prescriptions, and retail products
• Provided uniform/scrub allowance
• Eligible for periodic bonus

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.