Registered Veterinary Technician

Here at Cotswold Animal Hospital, our mission is to provide high quality medicine that is personalized for each patient. We strive to create an environment in which all clients feel at home and comfortable with the decisions they make about their pets' healthcare. We understand that everyone comes from different backgrounds and may have different beliefs but we all share the common goal of wanting our pets to remain healthy and extend the human-animal bond.

Education/Experience/Certifications

Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (RVT, CVT, LVT)

Veterinary Technician Specialist ( VTS) (optional)

AAS in Veterinary technology or Veterinary Nursing

Personal Requirements

Enjoys working with people and can stay calm in stressful situations

Enjoys working with animals and can safely handle them when they are stressed, ill, and injured

Is well spoken, and approaches job duties in a professional manner

Is experienced in team settings, willing to lead and give direction to others, but follow when needed.

Works well with all team members

Time Management and willing to work independently

Compassionate and Empathy for our clients and other team member

Job Requirements (included but not limited to)

Support Veterinarians to ensure quality, compassionate care to our patient and their owners

Support in all aspects of the hospital including Front desk, Exam and Treatment rooms, Surgery, Dentistry, and Radiology

Client Communication and Education

Animal Handling and Restraint

Surgery and Dental Preparation and Assistance

Digital Radiology, Digital Dental Radiology, and Ultrasound

Vaccination Protocols based on lifestyle

Patient Monitoring

Record Keeping

Euthanasia

General and Some Specialized Nursing Skills

Instrument Care and Equipment Maintenance

Hospital Cleanliness and Organization

Pharmacy and Inventory Control

Employee Benefits

$30.00-$35.00 per hour based on experience

$1,000 sign on bonus split between 2 installments at 90 days and 1 year of service

3 competitive Health Insurance Plans to choose from

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

16 days of PTO

Flexible M-F work schedule (5/8 or 4/10 schedule)

Paid Holiday

No Weekend Work

CE Allowance of $2000

NAVTA and State License Reimbursement once passed

Annual membership to NC Veterinary Technician Association if desired

Employee Pet Discount up to 3 pets

Relocation Assistance negotiable