Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Rocky Point (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health’s Rocky Point Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician to join a compassionate team providing high-quality care for pets in Rocky Point, NC. You will assist with triage, exams, anesthesia monitoring, radiographs, lab work, and client communication, with opportunities for training and career growth.

We value reliability, a positive attitude, and at least 1 year of experience; CVT/RVT/LVT certification is a plus. Full-time benefits and competitive compensation available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience preferred in a veterinary setting.
• CVT/RVT/LVT certification is a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist with triage, exams, and patient treatment.
• Perform radiographs and other imaging procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist during surgeries.
• Collect and process lab samples and support hospital workflow.
• Communicate treatment plans to clients clearly.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Animal restraint

Lab sample handling

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Professional feedback receptiveness

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT certification

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory analysis equipment

Job description

At Rocky Point Animal Hospital, we believe pets are family. Our compassionate veterinary team is dedicated to providing high-quality medical care for the pets of Rocky Point no matter what. With full in-house diagnostic capabilities, we can care for pets through all stages of life. From routine wellness visits to urgent medical care, we are here to help pets live a longer, healthier, and happier life. Whether a pet needs a checkup, dental cleaning, surgery, or same-day care for illness, they can count on our experienced team to deliver attentive, personalized treatment every step of the way.

Our hours of operation are:

• M, T, Th, F:8AM - 6PM
• Wednesday:8AM-8PM
• We are closed on weekends

Click here to learn more about us!

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

We’re looking for:

• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• A minimum of 1-year experience preferred, CVT/RVT/LVT a bonus
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioned for dental radiographs are a plus
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/