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Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant - Surgery Department
Job description
The Surgery Team at Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Matthews, North Carolina is NOW HIRING to join our fantastic group of board-certified surgeons and brilliant technicians!
Do you have a solid foundation of essential clinical skills, and are ready to take your professional goals to the next level? We support new team members through mentorship, structured & safe cross-training, and ongoing opportunities for professional development.
Our surgery nursing team works synchronously with the surgeons, performing all aspects of patient and surgical care and providing top-notch care including elective, emergency, and novel surgical procedures. The schedule is a 4-day work week with rotating, shared on-call. The surgery technician enjoys a team-centered work atmosphere and must have at least one year of veterinary anesthesia experience. Tasks will include diagnostics, surgical assisting, administering anesthesia and anesthetic intervention, patient monitoring, and recovery, client education, and hands-on skills such as venipuncture, catheterization, surgical prep, lab sample prep, and more! This is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in a teaching environment, all the while helping clients and their pets bolster the human-animal bond.
Why should you want to work with us?
- We offer competitive pay (RVTs starting at $25/hr), growth and learning opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including a variety of medical/dental/vision options with an employer-paid portion of premiums, an employee assistance program with a focus on mental health and wellness, short- and long-term disability, employer paid life insurance and accident insurance, 401(k) + match, uniform stipends, pet care discounts, and more!
- Our hospital is a collaborative environment where teams work together and feel like family.
- No glass ceilings! We want to build our staff up, helping them achieve new heights in their career through growth areas such as advanced skills wet labs, in-house topic rounds, and leadership development
- Most importantly, we offer an inclusive, progressive work environment and an opportunity for you to make a difference!
This is a highly specialized opportunity for the right candidate, who will possess:
- Positive, can-do attitude
- At least 1-year experience as a technician or assistant where they held responsibilities in the induction, administration, monitoring, and recovery from anesthesia
- Strong work ethic and good organizational skills
- Ability to sit or stand throughout the day; occasional bending, and kneeling; ability to lift 40 lbs unassisted
- Solid foundational technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, general laboratory, anesthesia, and pharmacology skills
Our hospital is located in Matthews, NC - just off of I485. We are proud to be a VECCS-level II certified trauma center and have provided pets and their families with emergency and specialty care since 2012. If you're interested in taking your veterinary career to the next level, don't wait to apply at petvetcarecenters.com!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Matthews, NC 28104: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
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Why Consider Our Matthews Hospital?
At Carolina Veterinary Specialists, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.
Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.
We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.
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We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Carolina Veterinary Specialists, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.