Veterinary Technician: Compassionate Care & Pet Tech

Vetpracticepartners; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Riverbend Veterinary PetCare Hospital in Mountain Island, near Charlotte, is hiring a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, while delivering compassionate care to patients and clear communication to clients.

The ideal candidate will handle animals safely, follow safety guidelines, perform lab work, radiographs, injections, IV catheter placement, maintain medical records, and assist with medication dispensing in a busy, family‑oriented

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Animal handling

Medical knowledge

Safety & compliance

Job description

Riverbend Veterinary PetCare Hospital in Mountain Island, near Charlotte, is hiring a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, while delivering compassionate care to patients and clear communication to clients.

The ideal candidate will handle animals safely, follow safety guidelines, perform lab work, radiographs, injections, IV catheter placement, maintain medical records, and assist with medication dispensing in a busy, family‑oriented