Veterinary Technician

UrgentVet; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave

Short-term and long-term disability options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Hands-on and e-training

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A veterinary urgent care provider in Huntersville, NC is seeking a skilled full-time Veterinary Technician. The ideal candidate will have experience in animal handling and clinical skills like phlebotomy and catheter placement. Responsibilities include providing patient care and ensuring client satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include a comprehensive health care plan, 401k match, and opportunities for professional growth. Flexible scheduling is required to maintain high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting.
• Willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care and client service.
• Assist in facility maintenance and ensure client education.

Skills

Animal handling experience

Clinical skills

Customer service experience

Strong communication skills

Job description

Full-time Veterinary Technician

UrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care, offering after‑hours care for canine and feline patients without the additional expense of emergency clinic fees. Our hospitals provide care for common urgent cases including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Each of our paperless clinics is specially designed to deliver efficient care and equipped with cloud‑based EMR, digital x‑ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in‑house lab equipment.

We are looking for a full‑time Veterinary Technician to help provide outstanding patient care, team leadership, and client service in a fast‑paced, state‑of‑the‑art urgent care clinic.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi‑task in a hands‑on environment
• Energetic people‑and‑pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
• Willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Full‑time employees may be required to travel for on‑site training and onboarding
• Prior customer service experience
• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Animal handling experience including patient restraint, sample collection, and monitoring
• Clinical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, laboratory analysis, and drug calculation
• Additional duties including facility maintenance and client education

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One Work/Life Balance day off
• Short‑term and long‑term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands‑on and e‑training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Veterinary Services

Location: UrgentVet – Huntersville, NC