Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Animal Care of Greenville
Encore Vet Group · Greenville, NC · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Animal Care of Greenville is seeking a Full-Time Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our dynamic team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a full-service veterinary hospital, collaborate with a supportive team, and continue professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians in advanced diagnostics: bloodwork, urinalyses, cytology, radiographs, ultrasound, etc.
- Prepare, monitor, and manage anesthesia and patient recovery, including vital sign interpretation and emergency responses.
- Lead surgical patient prep and recover, maintain surgical tools and protocols, assist in dentistry and other specialty areas.
- Provide nursing care for inpatients: monitoring, fluid therapy, pain management, patient comfort, and documentation.
- Take a proactive role in client communication and education: discussing diagnostics, post-op care, medications, home plans.
- Maintain legally defensible medical records, ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., controlled drugs, OSHA, DEA where applicable).
- Act as a resource and mentor for assistants and kennel staff - share your knowledge, elevate the team.
- Participate actively in hospital development: quality-improvement, protocols, continuing education, and career growth.
Qualifications and Skills
- Currently credentialed/registered veterinary technician (RVT) in North Carolina (or able/willing to transfer).
- Prior experience in a veterinary hospital environment preferred - especially in diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery, and inpatient care.
- Strong clinical judgement, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
- Excellent communication skills - with doctors, team members, and clients.
- Comfortable lifting up to 40lbs, long periods on your feet, and adapting to physical demands of animal care.
- Eagerness to learn, specialize, and grow (e.g., dentistry, exotics, emergency/critical care, etc.).