Veterinary Technician or Assistant - Vets Pets
Raleigh, NC 27604
About the Job
Oak Heart Veterinary Hospital at Person Street
619 N Person St.
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Hours:
Mon – Fri: 7:30AM-5:30PM
Sat: 8AM-12PM
Veterinary Technician or Assistant Qualifications
•Professional client communication and education obtaining medical histories and symptoms
•Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) or the ability to transfer credentials from state to state or a Veterinary Assistant
Responsibilities
•Laboratory procedures including but are not limited to hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecal
•Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols of fellow staff members
•Nursing skills including restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, applying and maintaining bandages, proficient IV catheter placement and venipuncture, surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring
Perks and benefits include:
- A choice between two medical plans with prescription drug benefits
- Dental and vision coverage are available
- 401(k) Savings Plan with employer match, including immediate vesting
- Life insurance for yourself, your spouse and eligible dependents is available
- Paid time off / holidays
- Health Savings Account available
- Short-term disability available
- Supplemental critical illness and accident plans are available
- Uniform allowance
- Continuing education allowance for credentialed technicians
- Employee assistance program
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer – Veterans / Disabled.