Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Lewisville, North Carolina

Compensation: $12.00 - $18.00 / hour

Description

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

•  Provide safe, low-stress animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats 
•  Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams, diagnostics, and treatments
•  Administer medications (oral, topical, injectable) with accurate documentation 
•  Support veterinary pharmacy operations and prescription fulfillment 
•  Perform laboratory procedures including blood, urine, and fecal testing 
•  Prepare patients for surgery and anesthesia, including monitoring and recovery support 
•  Maintain a clean, organized veterinary hospital environment
•  Monitor and support hospitalized and boarding patients
•  Communicate effectively with the veterinary team to ensure efficient workflow
•  Provide client education on medications, preventive care, and discharge instructions 
•  Take initiative and contribute to a team-oriented veterinary environment

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• At least 1 year of veterinary hospital experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; Veterinary Technician students encouraged to apply.
• RVT credential preferred; North Carolina-credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on experience with animal restraint, venipuncture, medication administration, and laboratory diagnostics.
• Familiarity with surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced veterinary environment while prioritizing patient safety.
• Dependable, team-oriented approach with a willingness to learn and support coworkers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain active throughout the workday.

• Proactive and dependable in a fast-paced veterinary setting 
•  Strong team player with clear communication 
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality patient care 
•  Passionate about client education and animal health
•  Motivated to learn and grow within veterinary medicine

•  Full-Time Employment Opportunity
•  Rotating Saturdays required (shared fairly across the team) 
•  Supportive, team-based veterinary hospital culture 
•  Fast-paced but collaborative small animal practice environment

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Employee pet care discounts.
• Continuing education (CE) and professional development opportunities.
• Career growth opportunities within Innovetive Petcare.

• HeadStart Student Loan Repayment Program for qualifying RVTs who graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program and passed the VTNE within the past three years.
• Licensure fee and renewal support.
• Ongoing professional development and advancement opportunities.