Veterinary Technician: Hands-on Care, Growth + Benefits

Wilson Veterinary Hospital; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Life insurance

Job summary

Wilson Veterinary Hospital in Elm City, north of Wilson, NC, seeks an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Technician to join our team of doctors and staff. We are a full-service facility offering medical, surgical, dental, and preventative care for valued patients.

You will work with a range of animals, gain diverse clinical experience, and contribute to community health. Minimum 1-year veterinary experience is required, with opportunities to learn and grow on a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary experience
• Ability to work with sick animals and potentially hazardous materials
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills

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

Triaging patients

Diagnostic testing

Surgical assistance

IV/IM injections

Lab diagnostics

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Job description

Wilson Veterinary Hospital in Elm City, north of Wilson, NC, seeks an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Technician to join our team of doctors and staff. We are a full-service facility offering medical, surgical, dental, and preventative care for valued patients.

You will work with a range of animals, gain diverse clinical experience, and contribute to community health. Minimum 1-year veterinary experience is required, with opportunities to learn and grow on a supportive team.