Registered Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Location: Edenton, North Carolina

Description

Chowan Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our growing team. If you thrive in a supportive environment, love hands-on patient care, and are passionate about elevating the standard of veterinary medicine, we’d love to meet you!

Here is What Your day May Consist of:

🐾 Patient Care & Nursing

• Monitor, restrain, and comfort animals before, during, and after exams or procedures
• Obtain and record vital signs (TPR) accurately
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed
• Perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, and administer fluids
• Assist with anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Provide postoperative and intensive care nursing for hospitalized patients

🧪 Laboratory & Diagnostic Testing

• Collect and process blood, urine, fecal, and other diagnostic samples
• Perform in-house lab testing and prepare samples for outside labs
• Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment (hematology, chemistry analyzers, digital radiology)
• Take, position, and process digital radiographs following safety guidelines

🩺 Surgical Support

• Prepare patients, instruments, and surgical suites for procedures
• Assist the veterinarian during surgery while maintaining sterility
• Monitor anesthesia depth, vitals, and patient responses
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain all surgical equipment and instruments

🦷 Dentistry

• Perform dental cleanings and dental charting under veterinary supervision
• Educate clients on at-home dental care and preventive maintenance

💛 Client Communication & Education

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding care, medications, and follow-up instructions
• Provide education on preventive care (vaccinations, nutrition, parasite prevention, dental hygiene)
• Review discharge instructions and ensure client understanding

📋 Recordkeeping & Administration

• Maintain accurate, detailed medical records in practice software
• Document all treatments, diagnostics, and medications correctly
• Assist with inventory management and stocking of medical supplies

🛡️ Safety & Compliance

• Follow OSHA and hospital safety protocols, including proper PPE use
• Handle controlled substances and biohazard materials appropriately
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment
  
  

Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:

• Active North Carolina RVT license (or eligibility to obtain)
• Solid technical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Compassion, reliability, and a strong commitment to patient care
  
  
  

Here is What We Will Offer You:

• Exceptional compensation
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)
• Retirement: 401(K) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Training and career development
• Paid license fees and dues
• Generous CE allowance
• Paid VTS specialization

Ready for your next Adventure to live your best Veterinary Lifestyle? Apply Today!!!