Acorn Animal Hospital · 2 months ago
Specialty Veterinary Technician
Hickory, North Carolina
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$26/hr - $30/hr
5+ years expAcorn Animal Hospital is a 24/7 referral and emergency veterinary center dedicated to delivering advanced, collaborative care across a wide range of specialties. They are seeking a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) to apply advanced nursing skills, serve as a mentor, and ensure best practices in patient care within the hospital.
Veterinary
Responsibilities
Apply advanced nursing skills and critical thinking in specialty and emergency settings
Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to other veterinary technicians and assistants
Actively participate in case management, client education, and patient advocacy
Ensure best practices in anesthesia, pain management, diagnostics, and nursing care, according to your specialty
Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely medical records and logs
Assist with equipment maintenance, protocol development, and inventory within your department
Support ongoing technician training and continuing education efforts within the hospital
Qualification
Required
Credentialed Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in any NAVTA-recognized specialty
Active LVT license in North Carolina, or ability to obtain
Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in a veterinary hospital setting
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Passion for teaching, collaboration, and elevating the standard of care
Benefits
Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)
Retirement: 401(K) with employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Training and career development
Paid license fees and dues
Generous CE allowance
Company
Acorn Animal Hospital
Acorn Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital that was established in 1952. Acorn Animal Hospital’s Medical Director, Dr.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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