Vet Technician: Fast-Paced Practice, Growth & Team Focus

Animal Care Centers; Gastonia, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Continuing education

Job summary

Gaston Veterinary Hospital in Gastonia, NC is looking for a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join a fast-paced, walk-in clinic. The role supports exams, treatments, anesthesia, radiographs, phlebotomy, and client communication, with opportunities for growth.

The position is full-time with competitive pay and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, and a team-focused culture that values collaboration and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician with hands-on clinical experience.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Strong patient handling and restraint skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Support surgical and dental procedures, including anesthesia monitoring (based on experience).
• Take radiographs, including dental radiographs when applicable.
• Perform phlebotomy and place IV catheters at technician level.
• Maintain accurate medical records and support daily hospital operations.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Teamwork

Patient handling

Client communication

Anesthesia experience

Job description

Gaston Veterinary Hospital in Gastonia, NC is looking for a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join a fast-paced, walk-in clinic. The role supports exams, treatments, anesthesia, radiographs, phlebotomy, and client communication, with opportunities for growth.

The position is full-time with competitive pay and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, and a team-focused culture that values collaboration and excellence in patient care.