Remember Why You Started? | Full-Time Veterinary Assistant / RVT

Main Street Veterinary Hospital PC; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Main Street Veterinary Hospital PC in Cornelius, NC is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician who wants more than just a job. We foster a team environment with a commitment to learning and growth.

Responsibilities include assisting with appointments, collecting samples, running diagnostics, and caring for patients. RVTs must hold NC registration or be eligible to obtain one; Covetrus Pulse experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Veterinary experience preferred; NC registration or eligibility required for RVT candidates.
• Experience with sample collection, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and patient histories desired.
• Familiarity with in-house lab work and diagnostic imaging is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with appointments, collect samples, run diagnostics, and help with treatments.
• Support surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery.
• Educate clients and maintain organized, patient-ready work areas.

Skills

Compassionate patient handling

Obtaining patient histories

Venipuncture

In-house laboratory testing

Surgical preparation

Client education

Team collaboration

Fear Free techniques

Low-stress handling

Diagnostic imaging

Education

NC Veterinary Technician registration (RVT)

Tools

Covetrus Pulse

Job description

Remember Why You Started? | Full-Time Veterinary Assistant / RVT

Main Street Veterinary Hospital PC Cornelius, North Carolina, United States

About this position

Description:

Maybe it was the first scared patient who trusted you.

Maybe it was the first time you realized you could make a difficult day a little easier for a pet and the person who loves them.

Maybe you knew you wanted to spend your career doing work that mattered.

Whatever brought you into veterinary medicine, we hope you still remember it.

We do.

Main Street Veterinary Hospital is looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician who wants more than their next job. We're hoping to find someone who might just be looking for their veterinary home.

We wouldn't mind growing old together.

We're not hiring simply to fill a hole in the schedule.

We want someone who can imagine being here for a while. Someone who wants to keep learning, become exceptionally good at what they do, build relationships with clients and patients, and both teach and learn from the people around them.

We believe great veterinary medicine is a team sport. We jump in when someone needs help, communicate instead of assuming, ask questions, share what we know, and understand that no job is beneath any of us when a patient, client, or teammate needs something.

Who thrives here?

People who are warm, friendly, curious, dependable, and genuinely enjoy working with others.

We like people who notice things. The nervous dog who needs us to slow down. The client who needs a little more explanation. The teammate who's getting buried and could use another set of hands.

We believe in owning the outcome: If you see it, start it. If you own it, finish it. If you need help, ask. If something changes, communicate.

We don't expect perfection. Good people make mistakes. We expect ownership, kindness, curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to excellent patient care.

What does working here actually look like?

No two days are exactly alike.

You may be assisting with appointments, collecting samples, running diagnostics, helping with treatments, monitoring a surgical patient, comforting a nervous pet, educating a client, helping a teammate catch up, or celebrating really good news about a patient we've all been rooting for.

There are busy days. Emotional days. Really rewarding days. But you won't be doing those days alone.

Our assistants, RVTs, veterinarians, client service team, and leadership work together because excellent medicine isn't the work of one person. It happens when a group of people cares about the outcome and about one another.

We take the medicine seriously, too.

Main Street Veterinary Hospital is AAHA accredited, reflecting our commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine, patient safety, and continuous improvement.

We're proudly privately owned, and our owners work alongside us every day. They understand the day-to-day because they're experiencing it with us.

We want you to keep learning and asking why. We want experienced team members who share what they know and developing team members who are eager to learn.

You might love it here if...

You genuinely like people and animals. You jump in instead of saying, "That's not my job." You care about how a frightened patient experiences their visit. You can laugh with your coworkers and know when it's time to buckle down. You welcome feedback, communicate when something isn't working, and take pride in doing things well even when nobody is watching.

You want to know your clients, remember your patients, and be part of a team where people know you, too.

And somewhere underneath the busy days, barking dogs, nervous cats, difficult cases, laundry, celebrations, and heartbreak...

you still really love veterinary medicine.

Maybe you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant ready for the next step. Maybe you're an RVT who wants to fully use the knowledge and skills you've worked hard to earn. Or maybe you still love veterinary medicine, but need to find the right people to love doing it with.

If you still remember why you started, we'd really like to meet you.

What We're Looking For

We are considering both experienced Veterinary Assistants and Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) for this full-time position. Responsibilities and level of independence will be based on experience, training, licensure, and demonstrated competency.

Experience & Skills

Previous veterinary hospital or clinical experience is preferred. RVT candidates should hold a current North Carolina registration or be eligible to obtain one. Experience with Covetrus Pulse practice management software is a big plus!

Depending on experience and role, skills may include:

• Compassionate patient handling, including Fear Free and low-stress techniques
• Obtaining patient histories and assisting with appointments
• Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and sample collection
• In-house laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging
• Medication preparation and administration
• Surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery
• Treatment plan implementation
• Client education and communication
• Maintaining clean, organized, patient-ready work areas

You don't need to walk through our doors knowing everything. We care about what you already know, but we care just as much about your willingness to learn.

The Person We're Looking For

Technical skills matter. How you work with people matters just as much.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Warm, personable, compassionate, and approachable
• Dependable and comfortable taking ownership
• A strong communicator who genuinely enjoys working on a team
• Willing to ask questions, receive feedback, and share what they know
• Able to adapt when the day doesn't go according to plan
• Attentive to patients, clients, and teammates who need help
• Professional during stressful or emotional situations
• Committed to learning, excellent patient care, and a positive client experience
• Willing to jump in and help because maintaining our hospital is everyone's responsibility

Physical & Scheduling Requirements

This is a full-time, on-site position in a small-animal veterinary hospital. Candidates must be able to safely perform the physical responsibilities of veterinary patient care, including prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, patient restraint, and safely lifting or assisting with animals and equipment.

Regular and dependable attendance is an essential part of this position. Scheduling may include varying shifts based on hospital and patient-care needs.

Most Importantly

We're looking for someone who wants to be part of something, not simply work somewhere.

You don't have to know everything, and you certainly don't have to be perfect.

Be kind. Be curious. Be dependable. Care about your patients and your teammates. Take ownership. Keep learning.

We'll take it from there.