Job Description
Registered Veterinary Technician or Assistant
Department: Veterinary Assistants
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Edenton, North Carolina
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Full-time schedule based on hospital needs
- Flexibility to support occasional weekends or extended hours as needed
- Reliable transportation required
- 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
- Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Active North Carolina veterinary technician license or eligibility for licensure
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
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.
Investing in Your Growth
We believe great veterinary professionals never stop learning.
- Licensure Application and Renewal Reimbursement
- Continuing Education (CE) Allowance
- Paid CE Time Off
- Professional Membership and Dues Support
- Advanced Technical Skill Development
- Leadership and Career Growth Opportunities
- Competitive compensation based on experience and credentialing
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
-
Calm Health Wellness Program, providing personalized resources for:
- Stress management
- Mindfulness and meditation
- Sleep improvement
- Emotional wellbeing and resilience
-
Rocket Lawyer Legal Benefits, providing access to:
- Legal document preparation
- Estate planning resources
- Attorney consultations
- Legal support for you and your immediate family
- Employee Pet Care Discounts
- Professional Development Resources
- Ongoing Training and Mentorship
- Career Advancement Opportunities Within Innovetive Petcare
Enjoy the benefits of coastal living while building a rewarding veterinary career:
- Waterfront views and coastal charm
- Affordable cost of living
- Strong community atmosphere
- Outdoor recreation and relaxed lifestyle
- Excellent work-life balance
If you're searching for:
- Veterinary Assistant Jobs in North Carolina
- Veterinary Technician Jobs in Edenton, NC
- RVT and LVT Careers
- Veterinary Student Loan Repayment Programs
- Small Animal Veterinary Hospital Careers
- Veterinary Technician CE and Licensure Support
..we encourage you to apply today.
