Urgent Care Veterinary Technician

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join their dynamic team in providing exceptional care to animals. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art clinic, bridging the gap between general practice and emergency care. With a focus on professionalism and teamwork, you'll engage in a variety of tasks, from animal handling to client education, all while making a meaningful impact in your community. Enjoy a supportive work environment with ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Six weeks of paid Parental Leave

One Work/Life Balance day off

Short-term and long-term disability options

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary hospital setting is required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care and client service.
• Assist in various clinical tasks and facility maintenance.

Skills

Animal handling experience

Clinical skills (phlebotomy, catheter placement)

Patient restraint and monitoring

Sample collection

Drug calculation

Client education

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Description

UrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care, offering after-hours care for canine and feline patients without the additional expense of emergency clinic fees. Our hospitals offer care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Each of our paperless clinics is specially designed to deliver efficient care and equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in-house lab equipment.

Department:

UrgentVet Hospitals

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

UrgentVet - Chapel Hill

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people? Our clinic is seeking a Full-time/Part-time Veterinary Technician to help provide outstanding patient care, team leadership, and client service in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art urgent care clinic.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
• Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
• Willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Prior customer service experience
• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Animal handling experience including patient restraint, sample collection, and monitoring
• Clinical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, laboratory analysis, and drug calculation
• Additional duties including facility maintenance and client education

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Six weeks of paid Parental Leave
• One Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians

Required & Preferred

Job Industries

• Other

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Veterinary Services