Registered Veterinary Techinician/ Assistant

Looking for an RVT position at the beach with no weekend or after-hours? Well, we are looking for you!

Mitchell Village Animal Hospital in Morehead City, NC is currently seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician and Assistant (2 positions) to join our fast-growing small animal private practice. We are currently a 2-DVM (in the process of hiring another associate) full service private practice offering boarding and grooming services also. We are equipped with a full Idexx diagnostic laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, therapeutic laser and state of the art dental, soft tissue and orthopedic surgical instrumentation.

About US

Mitchell Village Animal Hospital has been locally owned and operated since 1989. As one of the longest standing veterinary practices in the area, our clientele is made up of year-round locals and second-home buyers in addition to seasonal vacationers. We are a team with very much an “it takes a village” philosophy. We know that a company is only as good as its weakest member and we work hard to show our team members appreciation. We are dedicated to our community and sponsor multiple local events and a local high school scholarship annually. We value the quality of our care over the quantity of appointments and are committed to the pets/pet-owners we serve.

Owned by 2 busy moms, we value a work-life balance. Our doctor hours are 9-1pm and 3-5pm Mon-Fri, closed on weekends (yes!) Our team is made up of 2 registered veterinary technicians, 4 assistants (who can draw blood, run diagnostic tests, take radiographs, perform therapeutic laser treatments), 3 client service coordinators, 2 kennel attendants, 2 groomers and 1 local relief veterinarian.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Venipuncture, placing IV catheters, giving IV and IM injections
• Intubating and monitoring surgical patients under anesthesia
• All aspects of radiology (proper positioning, technique, safety, etc)
• Filling prescriptions in accordance with hospital procedures
• Assist the veterinarian with appointments when needed
• Client communication with regards to surgical/hospital discharges
• Overseeing hospitalized patients and reading ICU flow-sheets

The ideal candidate would:

• Possess a current veterinary technician license to work in NC (not required but preferred)
• Preferably at least 1-2 years experience
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Is detail oriented and a self starter
• Thrive as part of a team
• Be interested in long term employment

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) with paid time off that increases with tenure
• Paid holidays and holiday bonuses
• Paid CE and license renewal
• Uniform allowance
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Competitive pet discount allowance
• Up to $300/month health insurance allotment

Area/Location

Mitchell Village Animal Hospital is located in beautiful Morehead City NC on the Crystal Coast of Eastern NC between the Outer Banks and Wilmington. We are minutes from all beaches                 and home to the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament and NC Seafood Festival. Fishing, boating and beaching is a large part of our laid back town on the water. We are located 15 mins from 2 emergency hospitals and 2.5 hrs from multiple referral facilities including NC State University in Raleigh, NC.

Think you would be a good fit for our laid-back beach town clinic? Apply today! Please send resumes/inquiries to info@mitchellvillageah.com You can get a glimpse of what we are all about on social media (FB and IG).