Veterinary Technician

National Veterinary Associates; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Sick time

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a Veterinary Nurse/Technician to provide advanced nursing care and technical support in a fast-paced veterinary hospital. The role focuses on compassionate patient care, efficient medical workflows, and serving as a clinical resource for the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include nursing care across all phases of the patient experience, anesthesia support, diagnostics, client education, and collaboration with veterinarians and staff to improve

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited veterinary technology or veterinary nursing program preferred.
• Credentialed, licensed, or registered as required by state or provincial regulation.
• Strong clinical, technical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in emergency, specialty, or high-acuity practice.
• Interest in leadership, training, or advanced clinical development.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across all phases of the patient experience, including intake, diagnostics, treatment, procedures, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Perform detailed patient assessments, monitor vital signs and clinical status, and document findings accurately in the medical record.
• Calculate, prepare, administer, and monitor medications, fluids, blood products, and treatments as directed by a veterinarian and permitted by law.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures, including laboratory testing, imaging preparation, and sample collection.
• Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery, identifying and responding to changes in patient condition.
• Advocate for patient safety, comfort, pain management, and evidence-based medical care.
• Work collaboratively with veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and client service team to ensure smooth patient flow and efficient care delivery.
• Partner with veterinary assistants to support efficient, team-based care by ensuring responsibilities align with each role’s intended scope and skill set.
• Support the development of the healthcare team through collaborative learning, knowledge-sharing, and clinical guidance.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, communication, and patient care.
• Provide clear, compassionate education to clients regarding diagnostics, treatments, medications, and ongoing care.
• Reinforce medical recommendations and ensure client understanding.
• Support client understanding of recommended treatments by answering appropriate questions and providing calm, compassionate communication during difficult situations.
• Practice in accordance with applicable state or provincial veterinary practice acts and hospital policies.
• Maintain active licensure, certification, or registration and required continuing education.
• Comply with all hospital protocols, including safety practices, infection control standards, and controlled substance procedures.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, accountability, and professionalism.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment.
• Properly use, clean, and maintain medical equipment and supplies.
• Collaborate effectively with the entire healthcare team to support patient care and hospital operations.

Skills

Clinical skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited veterinary technology or veterinary nursing program

Job description

Veterinary Nurse /Technician Job Description

Job Summary

The Veterinary Nurse /Technician is a credentialed medical professional who provides advanced nursing care and technical support to veterinarians in a fast-paced veterinary hospital environment. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care; supporting efficient medical workflows; and serving as a clinical resource for the healthcare team. Veterinary technicians/nurses practice in accordance with their education, training, and credential , and play a key role in patient advocacy, medical quality, and client education.

Core Responsibilities

Patient Care & Nursing Practice

Provide comprehensive nursing care across all phases of the patient experience, including intake, diagnostics, treatment, procedures, anesthesia, and recovery

Perform detailed patient assessments, monitor vital signs and clinical status, and document findings accurately in the medical record

Calculate, prepare, administer, and monitor medications, fluids, blood products, and treatments as directed by a veterinarian and permitted by law

Assist with diagnostic procedures, including laboratory testing, imaging preparation, and sample collection

Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery, identifying and responding to changes in patient condition

Advocate for patient safety, comfort, pain management, and evidence-based medical care

Team-Based Care & Workflow Efficiency

Work collaboratively with veterinarians , veterinary assistants , and client service team to ensure smooth patient flow and efficient care delivery

Partner with veterinary assistants to support efficient, team-based care by ensuring responsibilities align with each role’s intended scope and skill set.

Support the development of the healthcare team through collaborative learning, knowledge-sharing, and clinical guidance.

Identify opportunities to improve workflows, communication, and patient care

Client Communication & Education

Provide clear, compassionate education to clients regarding diagnostics, treatments, medications, and ongoing care

Reinforce medical recommendations and ensure client understanding

Support client understanding of recommended treatments by answering appropriate questions and providing calm, compassionate communication during difficult situations.

Professional Practice & Compliance

Practice in accordance with applicable state or provincial veterinary practice acts and hospital policies

Maintain active licensure, certification, or registration and required continuing education

Comply with all hospital protocols, including but not limited to safety practices, infection control standards, and controlled substance procedures.

Demonstrate ethical conduct, accountability, and professionalism

Hospital Operations & Collaboration

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment

Properly use , clean, and maintain medical equipment and supplies

Collaborate effectively with the entire healthcare team to support patient care and hospital operations

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited veterinary technology or veterinary nursing program preferred

Credentialed, licensed, or registered as required by state or provincial regulation

Strong clinical, technical, communication, and organizational skills

Experience in emergency, specialty, or high-acuity practice

Interest in leadership, training, or advanced clinical development

Physical & Work Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift patients for extended periods

Manual dexterity to perform clinical procedures

Ability to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.