At Rolesville Veterinary Hospital, we take pride in our collaborative environment and challenge you to be the best technician you can be. We are currently searching for a veterinary technician/assistant to add to our growing team. This position offers learning opportunities for a career working with animals.

Why Rolesville Veterinary Hospital

Rolesville Veterinary Hospital is an established multi-DVM hospital located in the growing area of Rolesville, about 15 minutes from downtown Raleigh. The hospital served the community for over 12 years and moved into a free-standing facility in 2014. The state-of-the-art veterinary hospital offers many unique services including acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, cold laser therapy, advanced surgery, and ultrasound, and also treats exotic pets. Rolesville Veterinary Hospital has two sister locations in the area, Louisburg Veterinary Clinic and Rolesville Veterinary Hospital at Forestville Crossing.

The Town of Rolesville has become one of the hottest places in North Carolina to call home with quality healthcare, a convenient location, well-rated schools, family-friendly amenities, and an excellent trail system. Raleigh and the Triangle area of NC are consistently ranked as one of the most desirable places to live in the US. A recent study in 2019 ranked Raleigh #2 in the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the US. Raleigh was also recently listed as the #2 in the world by Numbeo in its quality of life index for 2020.

Job Description for Veterinary Assistant or Technician

Responsibilities

• Taking histories and providing initial client education
• Assisting with surgical procedures and patient monitoring
• Care of hospitalized patients
• Daily callbacks to clients
• Restraining patients
• Assisting in taking radiographs
• Giving IV & IM injections
• Dispensing controlled drugs
• Placing IV catheters and maintaining feeding tubes and urinary catheters
• Performing cytology’s
• Monitor Surgical procedures.
• Lab Diagnostics
• Following opening/closing procedures for the hospital
• Performing routine cleaning

Requirements and Qualifications

· At least 1 year of related experience

· Exceptional Customer Service and Communication Skills

· Positive attitude

· Must be able to multitask and thrive in a team environment

· Cornerstone experience a plus

Perks and benefits include:

• A choice between two medical plans with prescription drug benefits
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan with employer match, including immediate vesting
• Life insurance for yourself, your spouse, and eligible dependents
• Paid time off / holidays
• Flexible schedules
• Health Savings Account available
• Short-term disability available
• Supplemental critical illness and accident plans through Principal and The Hartford
• Uniform allowance
• Employee assistance program
• Generous pet care discount for employee pets
• Continuing education opportunities
• Strong career growth and personal development opportunities