Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO + 401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Riverbend Veterinary PetCare Hospital in Mountain Island, near Charlotte, NC, is hiring a Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care for patients and excellent service for clients. The role offers a structured schedule and opportunities for professional growth.

The ideal candidate will have animal-care experience, strong client communication, and proficiency in routine veterinary procedures, ready to support doctors and the team in a busy hospital.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be able to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Communicate care instructions and updates to clients clearly.
• Perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with dispensing medications.
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean and stocked.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal care experience

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Job description

Veterinary Technician

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 - Riverbendis hiring a full-time or part-time Veterinary Techniciantoprovide 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
• Professional development opportunities

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.

About Totalbond Riverbend

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.

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