Senior RVT - Lead Diagnostics, Surgery & Care

Encore Vet Group; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Virtual mental health for household

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

CE allowance and paid CE time

Uniform allowance

Pet care discounts

PTO and leaves

Employee Assistance Program

Career development resources

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Encore Vet Group’s Animal Care of Greenville is a full-service hospital seeking a credentialed veterinary technician to join a high-skill team. The RVT will help lead patient care in exams, surgery, anesthesia, and inpatient support while collaborating closely with veterinarians to advance care plans.

Expect a growth‑minded, supportive environment with opportunities to expand expertise in anesthesia, dentistry, exotics, and critical care.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential in NC (or willing to obtain).
• Associate degree (or higher) in Veterinary Technology or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in a veterinary hospital environment preferred - especially in diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery, and inpatient care.
• Strong clinical judgement, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication skills - with doctors, team members, and clients.
• Comfortable lifting up to 40lbs, long periods on your feet, and adapting to physical demands of animal care.
• Eagerness to learn, specialize, and grow (e.g., dentistry, exotics, emergency/critical care, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinarians in advanced diagnostics: bloodwork, urinalyses, cytology, radiographs, ultrasound, etc.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage anesthesia and patient recovery, including vital sign interpretation and emergency responses
• Lead surgical patient prep and recover, maintain surgical tools and protocols, assist in dentistry and other specialty areas.
• Provide nursing care for inpatients: monitoring, fluid therapy, pain management, patient comfort, and documentation.
• Take a proactive role in client communication and education: discussing diagnostics, post-op care, medications, home plans.
• Maintain legally defensible medical records, ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., controlled drugs, OSHA, DEA where applicable).
• Act as a resource and mentor for assistants and kennel staff - share your knowledge, elevate the team.
• Participate actively in hospital development: quality-improvement, protocols, continuing education, and career growth.

Skills

RVT credential NC

Strong clinical judgement

Excellent communication

multitask

Lift up to 40lbs

Education

Associate degree in Veterinary Technology

Job description

Encore Vet Group’s Animal Care of Greenville is a full-service hospital seeking a credentialed veterinary technician to join a high-skill team. The RVT will help lead patient care in exams, surgery, anesthesia, and inpatient support while collaborating closely with veterinarians to advance care plans.

Expect a growth‑minded, supportive environment with opportunities to expand expertise in anesthesia, dentistry, exotics, and critical care.