Veterinary Technician/ Assistant

The role

This person will provide skilled care to patients and service to clients. Duties include supporting veterinarians with exams, surgery, and anesthesia, as well as performing technical duties like lab work and medication administration.

What you will do

• 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
• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples

Required qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required
• 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
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee pet discount
• Employee referral bonus of $1,000

About the company

TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Forestbrook has served the Gastonia community since 1979. The team is dedicated to delivering the latest innovations in veterinary medicine.