Veterinary Technician — Hands-On Animal Care & Surgery

Vets Pets; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Short term disability

Continuing education allowance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Wendell Animal Hospital is looking for a veterinary assistant/technician to support clinical teams and care for pets. You will engage with clients, triage patients, and help with diagnostic testing including radiographs and lab work.

Responsibilities include assisting in surgeries, monitoring patients, line placement, injections, and medication dispensing. This on-site role offers growth opportunities within a collaborative veterinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in a veterinary setting is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and team members.
• Comfort with handling sick animals and exposure to clinical environments.
• Proficiency with computer systems and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and gather patient information.
• Triaging patients, assess basic injuries/illness, record vital signs.
• Perform diagnostic testing including radiographs and basic lab work.
• Assist veterinarians in surgeries and patient monitoring.
• Place IV catheters and assist with injections.
• Dispense medications and manage controlled substances.

Skills

Client communication

Teamwork

Professionalism under pressure

Computers and electronics

Education

At least 1 year veterinary experience

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory testing

Job description

Wendell Animal Hospital is looking for a veterinary assistant/technician to support clinical teams and care for pets. You will engage with clients, triage patients, and help with diagnostic testing including radiographs and lab work.

Responsibilities include assisting in surgeries, monitoring patients, line placement, injections, and medication dispensing. This on-site role offers growth opportunities within a collaborative veterinary team.