Animal Technician, Sr. jobs in Asheville, NC

Junaluska Animal Hospital is a 10 DVM practice located in the mountains just west of Asheville in Waynesville, North Carolina next to beautiful lake Junaluska . Founded in 1953, we are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets/exotics. We utilize electronic medical records (Cornerstone), have Idexx out lab and Idexx in-house diagnostics including Sedivue, state of the art anesthesia monitoring equipment and DR x-ray. Our facility boasts 11 exam rooms, a 2 table surgical suite, ultrasound, Companion CTS Duo therapy laser and orthopedic surgery capabilities. We leverage and schedule our technical team to support our DVMs and schedule 2 technical teammates per DVM. We are currently seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join the team, so we encourage you to apply today!

We are open 7 days a week for GP and urgent care needs for our community. Here at Junaluska Animal Hospital our goal is to provide the highest quality of medical care for our clients and patients by listening to their needs, and by giving exceptional client services in a professional and compassionate manner. Our values are WAG - Work Together. Amaze. Grow. We live by these values and expect all teammates to treat each other, clients and patients with a WAG mentality.

Registered Veterinary Technician Role Requirements

• Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) or the ability to transfer credentials from state to state.
• Associate degree in Veterinary Technology

Registered Veterinary Technician Responsibilities

• Professional client communication and education obtaining medical histories and symptoms
• Laboratory procedures including but not limited to: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecals
• Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols of fellow staff members
• Nursing skills including: restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, applying and maintaining bandages, proficient IV catheter placement and venipuncture, surgery prep, and anesthesia monitoring
• Competently perform dental prophylaxis

Registered Veterinary Technician Benefits

• Work with Newsweek's #1 Ranked Healthcare Company in 2023
• Professional Development Assistance - You have goals. We'll help you reach them.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs and Mental Health Counseling
• Teammate Referral Program
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• ...and much more!

Join us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. If you are passionate about veterinary medicine, dedicated to the highest standards of care, and eager to grow - whether it be financially, professionally, or both - we invite you to apply. Together, we can continue to provide the best care and ensure the well-being of our beloved animal companions. We can’t wait to meet you!

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Veterinary Technician Certification/License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Waynesville, NC 28786: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person