Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Bahama Road Veterinary Hospital - 5.0 Durham, NC Job Details Full-time From $18 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Uniform allowance Employee discount Qualifications Customer communication Animal hospital experience Veterinary Technician Certification Clinic experience Attention to detail Urgent care Full Job Description Veterinary Assistant / Registered Veterinary Technician Bahama Veterinary Medical Center | In person Bring your clinical experience to a team that values dependable coworkers, compassionate patient care, and clear communication. Bahama Veterinary Medical Center is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to support our growing practice. Formerly Bahama Road Veterinary Hospital, our newly expanded hospital offers more space and updated equipment while maintaining the personal relationships that make our practice special. We're looking for someone who enjoys hands-on patient care, takes initiative, and works well with both the medical and client service teams. If you're ready to contribute your skills and continue learning, we'd love to meet you. Your Role You'll help care for patients through appointments, diagnostic testing, procedures, and recovery. Responsibilities will reflect your training, credentials, and permitted scope of practice, under veterinary direction.

Your day may include:

Assisting with wellness exams, sick visits, surgery, and urgent care cases. Handling and restraining patients safely and compassionately. Collecting patient histories, recording vital signs, and maintaining accurate medical records. Collecting diagnostic samples, performing blood draws, and placing IV catheters. Running in-house laboratory tests and preparing results for veterinarian review. Assisting with radiographs and following imaging safety procedures. Preparing patients for surgery and dental procedures, monitoring anesthesia, and supporting recovery. Administering medications, vaccines, fluids, and treatments as directed. Explaining veterinarian-approved care and discharge instructions to clients. Keeping treatment areas, equipment, and surgical spaces clean, organized, and ready for use. Helping coworkers throughout the hospital as patient needs and priorities change. Experience and Skills Previous hands-on veterinary hospital experience is required. We welcome candidates with backgrounds in general practice, emergency, specialty, and other veterinary clinical settings. We're looking for: Confident, attentive animal handling and restraint skills. Experience with venipuncture and IV catheter placement. Familiarity with anesthesia monitoring and surgical patient care. Experience using in-house laboratory equipment and assisting with diagnostic imaging. A working knowledge of veterinary terminology and common procedures. Strong attention to detail and the ability to stay organized during busy periods. Professional, compassionate communication with clients and coworkers. Dependability, sound judgment, and a willingness to ask questions and learn. Experience with dental procedures and dental terminology is a plus. The Teammate We Hope to Find We value people who notice when help is needed and step in, communicate respectfully when the day gets busy, and take pride in the details of patient care. The right person will be comfortable taking responsibility for assigned tasks within their role while working closely with our veterinarians and medical team. Just as important, they'll bring patience for animals and their people, respect for coworkers, and an interest in growing with the practice. Why Join Bahama Veterinary Medical Center? Our expanded facility gives us room to build on the care and relationships our community has trusted for years. You'll have the opportunity to contribute your experience, develop your skills, and help shape the next chapter of our hospital. We take our work seriously and appreciate a team that can support one another and share a laugh along the way.

Benefits include:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Employee discount Uniform allowance Work location: In person Apply Submit your resume and tell us a little about your veterinary experience and what you're looking for in your next team. We look forward to learning more about you!

Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance

Work Location:

In person