Veterinary Technician: Hands-On Care & Growth

Haw River Animal Hospital; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Short term disability

Uniform allowance

Continuing education allowance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Haw River Animal Hospital is seeking a veterinary assistant/technician to join a caring team dedicated to animal welfare. You will engage in client communication, triage patients, perform diagnostic testing, and assist in surgeries and monitoring to support the health of pets in our community.

The role emphasizes teamwork, professionalism in challenging situations, and the use of diagnostic tools like radiographs and lab work. Prior veterinary experience is preferred and RVT is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least one year of veterinary experience as an assistant or technician preferred.
• RVT preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work well in a team and maintain professionalism in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Client communication
• Triaging patients including basic injury/illness assessment, gathering patient information, and taking vital signs.
• Performing diagnostic testing including radiographs and lab work
• Assisting with surgical procedures and patient monitoring
• Assisting in taking radiographs
• Giving IV & IM injections
• Dispensing controlled drugs
• Placing IV catheters and maintaining feeding tubes and urinary catheters
• Monitor Surgical procedures.
• Lab Diagnostics
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Client communication

Teamwork

Professional communication

Computer literacy

Laboratory coordination

Patient care

Education

One year veterinary experience

RVT preferred

Tools

Radiographs

Medical testing equipment

IV catheters

Patient monitoring equipment

Job description

Haw River Animal Hospital is seeking a veterinary assistant/technician to join a caring team dedicated to animal welfare. You will engage in client communication, triage patients, perform diagnostic testing, and assist in surgeries and monitoring to support the health of pets in our community.

The role emphasizes teamwork, professionalism in challenging situations, and the use of diagnostic tools like radiographs and lab work. Prior veterinary experience is preferred and RVT is a plus.