Veterinary Technician: Patient Care & Surgery Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Riverbend Veterinary PetCare Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to patients and excellent service to clients. The role involves assisting veterinarians with exams, surgeries, anesthesia, and patient recovery, while maintaining detailed medical records and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

We value compassion for pets, effective client communication, and adherence to regulatory guidelines.

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

Patient monitoring

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Riverbend Veterinary PetCare Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to patients and excellent service to clients. The role involves assisting veterinarians with exams, surgeries, anesthesia, and patient recovery, while maintaining detailed medical records and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

We value compassion for pets, effective client communication, and adherence to regulatory guidelines.