Veterinary Technician

Vetpracticepartners; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan for full-time employees

Job summary

Broad River Animal Hospital in North Carolina is seeking a licensed veterinary technician to join our team full-time. You will assist veterinarians with patient care, anesthesia, and recovery, while handling and restraining animals with compassion and communicating clearly with clients.

The role includes lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement, with a focus on accurate medical records and safety.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification.
• 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

• Assist veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate care instructions and status updates to clients.
• Perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean and stocked.
• Follow hospital safety and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

LVT certification

Animal handling

Client communication

Tools

Radiographs

Laboratory equipment

Injections

IV catheter placement

Job description

Salary: $24.00-$26.00 per hour dependent on skills and experience

Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:45AM-5:15PM, one day off during the week

Broad River is hiring a full-time Licensed 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 Licensed Vet Tech with Broad River Animal Hospital

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and 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:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification.
• 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.

About Broad River Animal Hospital

Broad River Animal Hospital is locally owned and operated by Dr. Kathleen Allison & Dr. Sue Reinecke. They have practiced veterinary medicine and surgery for a combined 45+ years in Weaverville and Asheville and are ready to help you and your pets stay healthy!

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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