Veterinary Technician - Credentialed

Abqpetcarehospital; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO

Generous Pet Discount

401(k) with company match

Scrub allowance

CE Allowance

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Cary, North Carolina is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). The ideal candidate will be certified and possess at least one year of experience. Responsibilities include assisting during examinations, administering medications, and performing routine dental cleanings. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan with company match. A competitive salary is offered, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as an RVT, CVT, or LVT.
• Ability to handle physical and emotional aspects of veterinary work.
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.

Responsibilities

• Assists during examination of animals.
• Prepares and administers medications as prescribed.
• Performs routine dental cleanings.
• Administers anesthesia and monitors responses.
• Performs laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis.

Skills

Veterinary Technician Certification

Excellent communication skills

Handling aggressive animals

Critical thinking

Complex problem-solving

Time management

Judgment and decision-making

Education

Certification as a Veterinary Technician

Tools

Avimark

Job description

Cary Veterinary Hospital is seeking to hire an experienced full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT) to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, be reliable, a team player, professional, and compassionate.

Responsibilities

• Assists the veterinarian during examination of animals, providing restraint as needed in order to work safely and effectively.
• Prepares and administers medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Performs routine dental cleanings on animals under the direction of the veterinarian.
• Administers anesthesia to animals under the direction of the veterinarian and monitors animals’ responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
• Obtains radiographs of animals with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques.
• Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
• Performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces, such as urinalyses and blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
• Administers emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life‑saving procedures.
• Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
• Consistently and properly performs venipuncture, placement of IV catheters, and administers injections (IV, IM, and subcutaneous).
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Provides the veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments as needed.
• Fills prescriptions, measures medications, and labels containers.
• Prepares animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas and placing IV catheters.
• Maintains clean examination rooms and treatment areas.
• Works collaboratively with veterinarians to ensure that all animals are being cared for properly and moving through the system efficiently.
• Provides client education.
• Maintains proper medical record keeping.
• Answers phones occasionally, schedules appointments, and follows up with clients.

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• Certification as a Veterinary Technician.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals.
• Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspects of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including the use of euthanasia.
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
• Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem‑solving, time management, judgment, and decision‑making skills.
• Minimum 1 year experience as an RVT, CVT, or LVT is required.

Salary is negotiable, competitive to mark, and dependent on experience. Avimark experience is a plus! Minimum 1 year experience as an RVT, CVT, or LVT is required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• PTO.
• Generous Pet Discount.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Scrub allowance.
• CE Allowance.

Candidates will be required to undergo a background check and drug screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.