Veterinary Technician - Credentialed

Experienced Full-Time Registered Veterinary Technician

Cary Veterinary Hospital is seeking to hire an experienced full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, is reliable, a team player, professional, and compassionate.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Assists the veterinarian during examination of animals, providing restraint as needed in order to work safely and effectively.
• Prepares and administers medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Performs routine dental cleanings on animals under the direction of the veterinarian.
• Administers anesthesia to animals under the direction of the veterinarian and monitors animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
• Obtains radiographs of animals with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques.
• Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
• Performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces, such as urinalyses and blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
• Administers emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life-saving procedures.
• Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
• Consistently and properly perform venipuncture, placement of IV catheters, administer injections (IV, IM, & subq)
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Provides the veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments, as needed.
• Fills prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
• Prepares animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas and placing IV catheters.
• Maintains clean examination rooms and treatment areas.
• Works collaboratively with veterinarians to ensure that all animals are being cared for properly and moving through the system efficiently.
• Client education
• Proper medical record keeping
• Answering phones occasionally, scheduling appointments, following up with clients, etc.

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• Certification as a Veterinary Technician
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals.
• Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including the use of euthanasia.
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
• Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills.

Salary is negotiable, competitive to market, and dependent on experience. Avimark experience is a plus! Minimum 1 year experience as an RVT, CVT, or LVT is required.

Full-Time Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO
• Generous Pet Discount
• 401k with company match
• Scrub allowance
• CE Allowance

*Waiting periods apply.*

Candidates will be required to undergo a background check and drug screening.

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Vinton Veterinary Hospital