Senior Credentialed Vet Tech & Patient Care Advocate

American Veterinary Group; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health plan

401k match

PTO (paid time off)

Parental leave

Work/Life balance day

Disability options

Discounted veterinary care

Scrub allowance

Training and professional growth

Job summary

American Veterinary Group (AVG) is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician – Patient Care Advocate at Lineberger Veterinary Hospital in North Carolina. The role emphasizes frontline patient care, client communication, and efficient appointment flow under veterinary supervision.

The ideal candidate is a licensed veterinary technician with experience in a hospital setting, capable of handling elevated responsibilities, and willing to work evenings and weekends in a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Active veterinary technician license (state-specific requirements apply).
• Prior experience working in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting.
• Comfort working evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and restrain animals, and perform physical tasks.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Regular on-site presence is essential to support patient care and hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients with professionalism and compassion from arrival to discharge.
• Obtain accurate patient histories and document presenting concerns.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Communicate treatment plans, estimates, and discharge instructions under veterinarian guidance.
• Reinforce client education on preventive care, diagnostics, and follow-up recommendations.
• Act as liaison between clients and medical team to support clear communication.

Skills

Safe handling

Low-stress handling

Examinations support

Diagnostic workflows

Anesthesia support

Medical documentation

Education

Active veterinary technician license

Job description

American Veterinary Group (AVG) is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician – Patient Care Advocate at Lineberger Veterinary Hospital in North Carolina. The role emphasizes frontline patient care, client communication, and efficient appointment flow under veterinary supervision.

The ideal candidate is a licensed veterinary technician with experience in a hospital setting, capable of handling elevated responsibilities, and willing to work evenings and weekends in a collaborative team