RVT Veterinary Technician - 4-Day Week, CE & Benefits

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discounts on services and pet

Scrub/uniform allowance

Periodic bonus

Job summary

Dogwood Animal Hospital in Fayetteville, NC is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join a collaborative, modern practice. The RVT will handle anesthesia, nursing tasks, diagnostics, and client education while maintaining a high standard of patient care.

We offer a CE allowance, a four-day work week with no overnight shifts, and a culture that values respect, inclusivity, and team input.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician in good standing with NCVMB or eligible for NC transfer.
• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program.
• Positive, team-first mindset with strong communication skills and physical capability to lift up to 40-50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Anesthesia & Surgery: Inducing, monitoring, and recovering surgical and dental patients under veterinary supervision.
• Clinical Nursing: Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, and fluid therapy.
• Diagnostics: Digital radiology, dental prophylaxis, dental X-rays, and in-house lab analytics.
• Client Advocacy: Gather history, vitals, samples, and provide empathetic discharge guidance.

Skills

RVT licensure

Communication skills

Ability to lift 40-50 lbs

Education

AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program

Tools

Digital radiology

In-house lab analytics

Dental X-rays

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

To Apply

Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? Please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your passion for animal care.