Veterinary Technician

Vetpracticepartners; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Riverbend Veterinary PetCare Hospital in Mountain Island, near Charlotte, is hiring a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, while delivering compassionate care to patients and clear communication to clients.

The ideal candidate will handle animals safely, follow safety guidelines, perform lab work, radiographs, injections, IV catheter placement, maintain medical records, and assist with medication dispensing in a busy, family‑oriented

Qualifications

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal handling

Medical knowledge

Safety & compliance

Job description

Salary: $22.00-$24.00 dependent on experience and skills

Schedule: T/Th/F- 730-530, Alternating M/W- 10-7, Alternating Saturdays 7:45-2

Totalbond - Riverbend is hiring a full-time or part-time Veterinary Technicianto provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect as a Vet Tech with Totalbond- Riverbend

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time offand a 401(k) plan for full-time employees

KeyResponsibilities:

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications:

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

At Riverbend Veterinary PetCare Hospital, we believe every pet deserves compassionate, advanced care in a welcoming and family-focused environment. Conveniently located in Mountain Island, just 20 minutes from Charlotte, our full-service animal hospital is dedicated to keeping your furry companions happy, healthy, and thriving.

From routine wellness visits to advanced medical care, our experienced team proudly serves dogs, cats, and pocket pets throughout Mecklenburg County, Mountain Island, and the greater Charlotte metro area. We treat every pet like family because your pet’s health, comfort, and well-being always come first.