Job Description

Senior Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Archdale, North Carolina

Compensation: $18.00 - $23.00 / hour

Description

Bring Your Experience. Elevate the Team. Make an Impact.

Archdale Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Senior Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our established small animal general practice in Archdale, NC.

We're looking for a clinically confident, resourceful veterinary professional who brings strong technical skills, sound judgment, and a genuine passion for quality patient care. This is an opportunity to step into a key clinical role, work alongside an established veterinary team, and help strengthen the skills and capabilities of the next generation of veterinary support staff.

If you're confident in surgery, anesthesia monitoring, patient care, and the day-to-day demands of general practice, we want to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Support veterinarians with general practice appointments, medical treatments, diagnostics, and patient care.
• Independently prepare patients for surgery and confidently monitor anesthesia throughout routine and elective surgical procedures, including dentistry.
• Perform and assist with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory diagnostics, radiology, and other technical procedures.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care, including patient assessment, medication administration, monitoring, and post-operative recovery.
• Assist with surgical preparation, aseptic technique, instrument sterilization, and maintaining surgical standards.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor, helping train and develop Veterinary Assistants and other paraprofessional team members.
• Reinforce proper patient handling, technical procedures, nursing standards, and clinical workflows.
• Support efficient hospital operations through proactive communication, organization, accurate medical records, and teamwork.
• Build meaningful relationships with clients through compassionate communication and education.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a small animal veterinary hospital as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician.
• Strong, demonstrated proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, and post-operative patient recovery.
• Confident clinical skills in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory diagnostics, patient assessment, and safe animal restraint.
• Experience supporting general practice appointments, elective surgery, and dentistry.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate patient needs, troubleshoot clinical challenges, and exercise sound judgment.
• A natural interest in mentoring, training, and helping other team members strengthen their technical abilities.
• RVT credential preferred, but highly experienced Veterinary Assistants with exceptional technical abilities are encouraged to apply.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dependable, adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to exceptional patient care.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary hospital with dogs, cats, bodily fluids, medical equipment, cleaning products, and unexpected patient behavior
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, and remain active throughout the workday
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds with appropriate assistance
• Dependable, compassionate, professional, and committed to quality patient care

What We Offer

Compensation

We believe experience and clinical expertise deserve recognition.

• Senior Veterinary Assistant: $18–$20/hour, based on experience.
• Registered Veterinary Technician: $20–$23/hour, based on credentials, experience, and qualifications.

We invest in our people, their professional development, and the future of veterinary medicine. Full-time team members enjoy:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with employer match and access to financial wellness resources.
• Time Away: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Continuing Education: Professional development, continuing education, and opportunities to expand your clinical expertise.
• Pet Perks: Employee discounts on veterinary services and pet care.
• HeadStart Student Loan Assistance: Eligible full-time Veterinary Technicians who graduated from an accredited veterinary technology program within the past three years may qualify for up to $4,000 annually for three years toward eligible student loan assistance, paid through regular paychecks.
• Career Development: Hands-on mentorship, opportunities to strengthen clinical leadership skills, and pathways for continued advancement.

Why Archdale Animal Clinic?

Become part of an established veterinary team with deep roots in the Archdale community. At Archdale Animal Clinic, you'll have the opportunity to bring your experience to a team that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and compassionate patient care.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their technical abilities, enjoys sharing knowledge, and wants to make a lasting contribution to the people, patients, and practice they serve. You'll have the opportunity to help shape the development of your teammates while continuing to grow professionally yourself.

Bring your experience. Share your knowledge. Help us raise the standard of care.

If you're ready to make an impact with a team that values what you bring to the table, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and grow with Archdale Animal Clinic!