Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

River Run Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.
We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment — running rooms, managing anesthesia, supporting surgical caseloads, and communicating with clients at a high clinical level. We value credentialed technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care. Working interviews are available.
If you're looking for a practice that's as invested in your well-being as it is in its patients — River Run Animal Hospital might be exactly what you've been searching for.
Responsibilities include:
Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
Assisting in surgery
Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice environment.
Schedule and compensation:
Compensation: $20 - 28 per hour, for each hour worked
Schedule: This is a flexible position open to someone full-time or part-time, with a full time typically offering a 4 x 10 schedule, Monday–Friday, with one Saturday per month (7:30 AM – 12:30 PM). No on-call requirements.
Full-time Benefits Package*:
Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of NC
CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability
Employee Assistance Program
401k with company match
Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
Personal pet discount
Uniform allowance
*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law
Minimum qualifications and skill set:
2+ years of veterinary technician experience
Active and good-standing Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of North Carolina**
Proficiency in the following skills:
Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
Radiology positioning and safety protocols
Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques
Client education and commun