Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Golden State Humane Society; Havelock (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious small animal practice is seeking a compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant with 2 years experience to join their team. The role offers competitive compensation, responsibilities such as assisting in medical procedures and educating pet owners, and requires an accredited veterinary program completion along with RVT certification. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional care.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Simple IRA retirement plan

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE 2 years of experience working in a veterinary clinic or small animal hospital.
• Strong knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, and medical procedures.
• Ability to handle emergency situations efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in medical procedures.
• Record health information and provide basic animal care.
• Educate pet owners and monitor anesthesia.

Skills

Animal handling

Good communication

Laboratory skills

Animal preparation

Surgery assisting

Draw blood samples

Place IV catheters

Perform dental prophylaxis

Radiography

Education

Completion of an accredited Veterinary Technician program

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification

Job description

Three-doctor small animal practice, looking for a highly motivated, knowledgeable, compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant. MUST HAVE 2 years of experience working in a veterinary clinic or small animal hospital. We offer competitive compensation and a Simple IRA retirement plan. Responsibilities include assist veterinarians in medical procedures, administer medications, record health information, provide basic animal care, educate pet owners, take x-rays, monitor anesthesia. Required skills include animal handling, good communication, laboratory skills, animal preparation, surgery assisting, draw blood samples, place IV catheters, perform dental prophylaxis, radiography.

Completion of an accredited Veterinary Technician program.
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification in North Carolina preferred.
Strong knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, and medical procedures.
Ability to handle emergency situations efficiently and effectively.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Physical ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods.