Description

Veterinary Assistant / Technician

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Edenton, North Carolina

Description

Grow Your Veterinary Career in Beautiful Coastal North Carolina

Chowan Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT) to join our established small animal practice in Edenton, NC.

Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking to grow your technical skills or a recently credentialed RVT seeking mentorship, licensure support, and student loan repayment assistance — we want to invest in you.

This is more than a support role. This is an opportunity to build a long-term career in veterinary medicine with a hospital that values education, development, and teamwork.

Serving Edenton since 1941, Chowan Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal veterinary hospital offering:

• Preventative & Wellness Care
• Surgery & Dentistry
• Digital Radiology
• In-House Laboratory Diagnostics
• Rehabilitation Services
• Urgent Care
• Spay/Neuter Procedures

Our experienced DVM team and highly skilled support staff collaborate daily to deliver compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to our coastal North Carolina community.

Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician Responsibilities

Clinical & Technical Support

• Assist veterinarians during exams, procedures, and surgeries
• Perform animal restraint and patient handling
• Collect diagnostic samples (blood, urine, fecal)
• Support anesthesia preparation and monitoring (based on skill level)
• Administer medications as directed
• Monitor hospitalized and post-operative patients

Client Communication & Education

• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and preventative care
• Support discharge instructions and follow-up care
• Provide compassionate, professional communication

Hospital Operations

• Maintain accurate medical records
• Ensure exam rooms and treatment areas remain clean and organized
• Collaborate with DVMs, RVTs, and fellow team members

Who We're Looking For

Veterinary Assistants

• 1-2+ years of veterinary or animal care experience preferred
• Strong animal handling and multitasking skills
• Passion for learning and advancing technical skills

Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT/LVT)

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program
• Active or eligible for North Carolina licensure
• Strong anesthesia, diagnostics, and patient care skills preferred

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Head Start Program - Student Loan Repayment (RVT Focused)

We proudly offer a Head Start Student Loan Repayment Program for Registered Veterinary Technicians who:

• Graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program
• Obtained licensure within the last 3 years

This program is designed to help alleviate student debt while launching your veterinary career in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Active state licensure is required to qualify.

Licensure, CE & Career Growth Support

We are committed to investing in your professional future.

For credentialed technicians, we offer:

• Licensure application & renewal reimbursement
• CE allowance
• Paid CE time off
• Paid professional dues
• Advanced skill development opportunities
• Leadership growth pathways

Your growth matters here.

What We Offer - Comprehensive Full-Time Benefits

We believe veterinary support staff and paraprofessionals are the backbone of exceptional medicine. Our full-time team members receive a comprehensive, all-inclusive benefits package:

Health & Financial Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation (based on experience & credentialing)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

Professional & Personal Wellness Support

• Continuing Education allowance
• CE PTO
• Student loan repayment assistance (Head Start Program)
• Paid licensure & renewal fees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental health & wellness support resources
• Legal assistance resources
• Generous employee pet discounts

Culture & Growth

• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing veterinary network
• Ongoing training & development

Why Edenton, NC?

Edenton offers:

• Coastal charm and waterfront views
• Affordable cost of living
• Strong sense of community
• Outdoor lifestyle and relaxed pace

If you're seeking a veterinary career with work-life balance in coastal North Carolina, this is the place.

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you are searching for:

• Veterinary Assistant jobs in Edenton, NC
• Registered Veterinary Technician jobs in North Carolina
• RVT student loan repayment programs
• Veterinary technician CE support & licensure reimbursement
• Small animal veterinary hospital careers

We encourage you to apply today.

Join Chowan Animal Hospital and build a veterinary career where you are supported, valued, and empowered to grow.