Registered Veterinary Technician or Assistant
Full TimeJob Overview
Grow Your Veterinary Career on the Beautiful North Carolina Coast
Are you a Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) looking for a hospital that values your growth, invests in your development, and supports your long-term career goals?
Chowan Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate and motivated veterinary professional to join our established small animal veterinary practice in Edenton, North Carolina.
Whether you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking to strengthen your technical skills or a credentialed RVT seeking mentorship, continuing education, and student loan support, we want to hear from you.
For more than 80 years, Chowan Animal Hospital has provided exceptional veterinary care to pets and families throughout eastern North Carolina.
Our Services Include
- Preventative and Wellness Care
- General Surgery and Dentistry
- Digital Radiology
- In-House Laboratory Diagnostics
- Rehabilitation Services
- Urgent Care
- Spay and Neuter Procedures
What You'll Do
Clinical and Technical Support
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, procedures, and surgeries
- Perform safe animal restraint and patient handling
- Collect diagnostic samples, including blood, urine, and fecal specimens
- Support anesthesia preparation and monitoring based on experience and training
- Administer medications as directed by the veterinarian
- Monitor hospitalized and post-operative patients
- Assist with laboratory diagnostics and patient treatments
Client Communication and Education
- Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, preventative care, and home care recommendations
- Provide discharge instructions and follow-up guidance
- Deliver compassionate, professional communication during every client interaction
Hospital Operations
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
- Keep exam rooms and treatment areas clean, organized, and stocked
- Collaborate closely with DVMs, RVTs, Veterinary Assistants, and support staff to ensure exceptional patient care
Qualifications
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the hospital for extended periods
- Ability to lift, carry, and safely restrain patients weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance when appropriate
- Ability to perform veterinary nursing tasks requiring manual dexterity, including sample collection, medication administration, and patient care
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members and maintain accurate medical records
- Ability to work in a veterinary hospital environment with exposure to animals, allergens, cleaning products, medications, and bodily fluids
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced clinical environment with changing priorities and patient care needs
Schedule Requirements
- Full-time schedule based on hospital needs
- Flexibility to support occasional weekends or extended hours as needed
- Reliable transportation required
Veterinary Assistant Candidates
- 1–2+ years of veterinary or animal care experience required
- Strong animal handling and restraint skills
- Strong patient care, anesthesia, laboratory, and clinical nursing skills required
- Excellent communication and multitasking abilities
- Passion for veterinary medicine and professional growth
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT) Candidates
- Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Active North Carolina veterinary technician license or eligibility for licensure
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
HeadStart Student Loan Support Program
Supporting Newly Credentialed Veterinary Technicians
Eligible RVTs who:
- Graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Successfully obtained licensure within the past three years
...may qualify for Innovetive Petcare's HeadStart Student Loan Support Program, designed to help reduce student loan debt while supporting your transition into clinical practice.