Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
28 days ago
Raleigh
Job Description Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour Job description: Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Creedmoor Road Animal Hospital Raleigh, NC | Independently Doctor-Owned Creedmoor Road Animal Hospital is looking for a dedicated, skilled, and compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team in North Raleigh. As part of Timothy Jordan & Associates / Legacy Veterinary Group of the Carolinas, we are independently owned, locally operated, and focused on empowering technicians to work at the top of their license - not limited by corporate red tape. If you're seeking a supportive, team-driven environment where your voice matters and your skills are fully utilized, this is the place for you. About the Role We are seeking a professional, motivated RVT with strong animal handling abilities, excellent technical skills, and a passion for high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate has experience in veterinary nursing, anesthesia, dentistry, diagnostics, and client communication - and thrives in a fast-paced but supportive environment. You'll play a vital role in patient care, providing hands-on technical support to our veterinarians and ensuring the highest medical standards for every pet we serve. Responsibilities As an RVT at Creedmoor Road Animal Hospital, you will: Clinical & Technical Skills • Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, dental procedures, and diagnostics, • Perform safe and effective animal restraint for dogs and cats, • Conduct venipuncture, IV catheterization, medication administration, and fluid therapy, • Monitor anesthesia and maintain aseptic technique during all surgical preparations, • Perform dental cleanings and full-mouth digital dental radiographs, • Operate diagnostic tools including digital X-ray, ultrasound support, and in-house laboratory equipment, • Collect and analyze lab samples (blood, urine, fecal, cytology, etc.), • Document accurate medical histories and update treatment plans in our PIMS Patient Care & Husbandry • Provide compassionate animal care and monitoring during hospitalization, • Assist with animal husbandry, including feeding, cleaning, and observing patient health status, • Support kennel cleanliness and promote comfort for hospitalized pets Client Support • Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and postprocedure instructions, • Provide supportive communication with empathy and professionalism Additional Skills • Pet grooming or light handling tasks as needed, • Assisting with pet behavioral handling and safe low-stress techniques (Fear Free-minded approach) Candidate Skills & Qualifications • Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – North Carolina license or eligibility required, • Strong knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, • Experience with veterinary critical care and anesthesia monitoring, • Proficiency in safe restraint and handling of dogs and cats (equine experience a bonus but not required), • Familiarity with dental terminology and small animal dentistry procedures, • Competence with digital radiography, • Excellent communication skills for client education and teamwork, • Ability to work efficiently, multitask, and remain detail-oriented in a fast-paced setting, • Genuine compassion for animals and dedication to high-quality patient care Why You'll Love Working Here • Hourly Pay: $26–$28 per hour, based on experience, • A team-driven, friendly, drama-free culture, • Independently owned - your ideas matter here, • No corporate restrictions or quotas, • Modern medical equipment: digital radiography, digital dental X-ray, ultrasound, laser therapy, • No on-call or weekend requirements, • Health, dental, and vision allowance, • 401(k) with company match, • PTO + paid maternity/paternity leave, • CE allowance & paid CE days, • Paid RVT license renewals, • Uniform allowance, • Employee pet care discounts Ready to Join the Creedmoor Family? If you're an experienced, compassionate RVT who loves teamwork, excellent medicine, and a positive culture, we'd love to meet you!