Veterinary Assistant/Technician - Growth & Benefits

Animal Hospital of Lewisville; Lewisville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee pet care discounts

Continuing education opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Animal Hospital of Lewisville in Lewisville, NC is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join our small animal team. The role offers full-time employment with a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for RVT-credentialed staff.

Responsibilities include animal handling, assisting with exams and procedures, medication administration, lab work, anesthesia preparation, and client education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Veterinary Technician students encouraged to apply.
• RVT credential preferred; North Carolina-credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on experience with animal restraint, venipuncture, medication administration, and laboratory diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, low-stress animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams, diagnostics, and treatments
• Administer medications (oral, topical, injectable) with accurate documentation
• Support veterinary pharmacy operations and prescription fulfillment
• Perform laboratory procedures including blood, urine, and fecal testing
• Prepare patients for surgery and anesthesia, including monitoring and recovery support
• Maintain a clean, organized veterinary hospital environment
• Monitor and support hospitalized and boarding patients
• Communicate effectively with the veterinary team to ensure efficient workflow
• Provide client education on medications, preventive care, and discharge instructions
• Take initiative and contribute to a team-oriented veterinary environment

Skills

Veterinary hospital experience

Animal restraint

Venipuncture

Medication administration

Laboratory diagnostics

Surgical prep / anesthesia monitoring

Communication skills

Team player

Lift 50 pounds

Client education

Education

High school diploma or GED

Veterinary Technician student

RVT credential preferred

Job description

Animal Hospital of Lewisville in Lewisville, NC is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join our small animal team. The role offers full-time employment with a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for RVT-credentialed staff.

Responsibilities include animal handling, assisting with exams and procedures, medication administration, lab work, anesthesia preparation, and client education.