Veterinary Technician

Carthageanimalhospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support program

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Pet discounts on services and products

Job summary

Carthage Animal Hospital is seeking a motivated Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their team in North Carolina. The role focuses on patient care, including assisting during veterinary examinations and procedures. Ideal candidates will have strong animal handling skills and a commitment to client service.

The hospital offers a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and continuing education allowances. Join a diverse team dedicated to animal welfare!

Qualifications

• Previous Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician experience preferred.
• Veterinary Technician license welcomed but not required.
• Desire to continue learning and growing professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Safely handle and restrain patients during appointments and treatments.
• Support patient care, treatments, and nursing responsibilities.
• Assist with diagnostics, laboratory testing, and sample collection.

Skills

Strong patient care and animal handling skills

Excellent communication and client service abilities

Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork

Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers

Education

Veterinary Technician license

Job description

Carthage Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

• Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Status: Full-Time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

What You’ll Do

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Safely handle and restrain patients during appointments and treatments
• Support patient care, treatments, and nursing responsibilities
• Assist with diagnostics, laboratory testing, and sample collection
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Educate clients and communicate treatment recommendations clearly and compassionately
• Support daily hospital operations and maintain a clean, organized work environment
• Collaborate with teammates to deliver exceptional patient care and client service

What Our Veterinary Team Members Bring

• Previous Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician experience preferred
• Veterinary Technician license welcomed but not required
• Strong patient care and animal handling skills
• Excellent communication and client service abilities
• Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
• Desire to continue learning and growing professionally
• Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary environment

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Carthage Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.