Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician

Innovetive Petcare

Lewisville, NCOn-siteFull time
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Pay
$12 to $18
an hour
Location
Lewisville, NC
Work style
On-site
Job type
Full time
Posted
Oct 4
16 days ago
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About the company

Innovetive Petcare

Veterinary · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

We provide comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats throughout Lewisville, Clemmons, Winston-Salem, Pfafftown, Mocksville, and Rural Hall.

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What you'll do

  • At least 1 year of veterinary hospital experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician preferred.
  • High school diploma or GED required; Veterinary Technician students encouraged to apply.
  • RVT credential preferred; North Carolina-credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply.
  • Hands-on experience with animal restraint, venipuncture, medication administration, and laboratory diagnostics.
  • Familiarity with surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced veterinary environment while prioritizing patient safety.
  • Dependable, team-oriented approach with a willingness to learn and support coworkers.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain active throughout the workday.
  • Proactive and dependable in a fast-paced veterinary setting 
  •  Strong team player with clear communication 
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality patient care 
  •  Passionate about client education and animal health
  •  Motivated to learn and grow within veterinary medicine
  •  Full-Time Employment Opportunity
  •  Rotating Saturdays required (shared fairly across the team) 
  •  Supportive, team-based veterinary hospital culture 
  •  Fast-paced but collaborative small animal practice environment

What you need

  •  Provide safe, low-stress animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats 
  •  Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams, diagnostics, and treatments
  •  Administer medications (oral, topical, injectable) with accurate documentation 
  •  Support veterinary pharmacy operations and prescription fulfillment 
  •  Perform laboratory procedures including blood, urine, and fecal testing 
  •  Prepare patients for surgery and anesthesia, including monitoring and recovery support 
  •  Maintain a clean, organized veterinary hospital environment
  •  Monitor and support hospitalized and boarding patients
  •  Communicate effectively with the veterinary team to ensure efficient workflow
  •  Provide client education on medications, preventive care, and discharge instructions 
  •  Take initiative and contribute to a team-oriented veterinary environment
  • Education: a high school diploma or a professional certificate

Key skills

animal restraintvenipuncturemedication administrationlaboratory diagnosticssurgical preparationanesthesia monitoringpatient recoverycommunication skillsorganizationattention to detail

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Perks

  • vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • paid holidays
  • Employee pet care discounts
  • Continuing education (CE)

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Build your veterinary career with a team that values clinical skills, teamwork, and quality patient care.Animal Hospital of Lewisville is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join our small animal veterinary team. We welcome experienced Veterinary Assistants, Veterinary Technician students, and Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) looking for a collaborative hospital where they can contribute, continue learning, and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families.We provide comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats throughout Lewisville, Clemmons, Winston-Salem, Pfafftown, Mocksville, and Rural Hall.Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Provide safe, low-stress animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams, diagnostics, and treatments Administer medications (oral, topical, injectable) with accurate documentation Support veterinary pharmacy operations and prescription fulfillment Perform laboratory procedures including blood, urine, and fecal testing Prepare patients for surgery and anesthesia, including monitoring and recovery support Maintain a clean, organized veterinary hospital environment Monitor and support hospitalized and boarding patients Communicate effectively with the veterinary team to ensure efficient workflow Provide client education on medications, preventive care, and discharge instructions Take initiative and contribute to a team-oriented veterinary environmentSkills Knowledge and ExpertiseAt least 1 year of veterinary hospital experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician preferred.High school diploma or GED required; Veterinary Technician students encouraged to apply.RVT credential preferred; North Carolina-credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply.Hands-on experience with animal restraint, venipuncture, medication administration, and laboratory diagnostics.Familiarity with surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery preferred.Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.Ability to multitask in a fast-paced veterinary environment while prioritizing patient safety.Dependable, team-oriented approach with a willingness to learn and support coworkers.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain active throughout the workday.What Makes You SuccessfulProactive and dependable in a fast-paced veterinary setting Strong team player with clear communication Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality patient care Passionate about client education and animal health Motivated to learn and grow within veterinary medicineScheduling & Work Environment Full-Time Employment Opportunity Rotating Saturdays required (shared fairly across the team) Supportive, team-based veterinary hospital culture Fast-paced but collaborative small animal practice environmentWhat We OfferWe offer competitive compensation based on experience, along with benefits designed to support your well-being and career development.Full-Time Benefits Include:Medical, dental, and vision insurance.401(k) with company match.Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.Employee pet care discounts.Continuing education (CE) and professional development opportunities.Career growth opportunities within Innovetive Petcare.Additional Benefits for Eligible Registered Veterinary Technicians:HeadStart Student Loan Repayment Program for qualifying RVTs who graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program and passed the VTNE within the past three years.Licensure fee and renewal support.Ongoing professional development and advancement opportunities.Grow Your Veterinary Career in LewisvilleAt Animal Hospital of Lewisville, you'll be part of a team committed to compassionate medicine, collaboration, and continuous improvement. From preventive care and dentistry to surgery, diagnostic imaging, and urgent care, you'll have opportunities to contribute to a varied caseload while continuing to build your clinical skills.Ready to take the next step? Apply today to join Animal Hospital of Lewisville in Lewisville, NC.

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