Veterinary Technician - Weekdays, Imaging & Patient Care

Vets Pets; Carrboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Paid time off / holidays

Health Savings Account

Short term disability

Critical illness and accident plans

Uniform allowance

Continuing education allowance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Kindred Heart Animal Hospital near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant or Technician to join our dedicated staff. This is a weekday position with no weekends.

The hospital serves Carrboro and Chapel Hill with in-house labs, radiographs, and ultrasound to support a comprehensive care team. Responsibilities include nursing care of hospitalized patients, client communication, triage, anesthesia administration, surgical assistance, radiographs, and lab work.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in veterinary medicine is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with computers, software and electronics.
• Physical ability to handle and restrain animals.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to critically ill hospitalized patients in conjunction with veterinarians.
• Client communication and triage of patients including vital signs.
• Administer anesthesia as directed (injectable and inhalant).
• Assist in surgical procedures and radiographs.
• Perform lab work and diagnostic testing.
• Place IV catheters and manage feeding and urinary catheters.
• Monitor surgical procedures and patient recovery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Animal handling

Job description

Kindred Heart Animal Hospital near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant or Technician to join our dedicated staff. This is a weekday position with no weekends.

The hospital serves Carrboro and Chapel Hill with in-house labs, radiographs, and ultrasound to support a comprehensive care team. Responsibilities include nursing care of hospitalized patients, client communication, triage, anesthesia administration, surgical assistance, radiographs, and lab work.