RVT: Elevate Animal Care with Diagnostics & Surgery

Asheville Veterinary Associates - South; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization in Asheville, NC, is seeking a Veterinary Technician. The role involves obtaining medical histories, performing laboratory procedures, and ensuring safety protocols. Candidates must have Veterinary Technician Certification and strong communication skills. The company offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment, and be able to manage stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical histories and symptoms from clients.
• Perform laboratory procedures including hematology and urinalysis.
• Implement safety protocols for staff.

Skills

Professional client communication

Laboratory procedures

Diagnostic imaging

Restraining patients

Administering medications

Surgery prep

Anesthesia monitoring

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure

Job description

• 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 of 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.

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.