Are you a dedicated veterinary professional looking to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of beloved pets and their owners? Are you also seeking work-life balance, professional development, and a supportive work environment? We encourage you to apply to Sage Pet Hospital, a locally and privately owned veterinary hospital located just outside Hendersonville in Laurel Park, NC.
At Sage Pet Hospital, we are more than just a veterinary practice. We are a compassionate community committed to providing exceptional care for pets and the people who love them. Specializing in small animal general practice and urgent care, we blend cutting-edge medical techniques with thoughtful, patient-centered care to achieve the best possible outcomes. Our state-of-the-art equipment allows us to provide advanced veterinary medicine, including advanced dentistry, laser therapy, ultrasound, digital radiography, and more.
What sets us apart is our unwavering dedication to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for both our clients and our team. We believe that when our staff finds joy and fulfillment in their work, it translates into better care for our patients. Team members are encouraged to explore their passions and interests within veterinary medicine, creating opportunities for continuous growth and professional development.
What We Offer
- Competitive, livable wage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Work-life balance with flexible scheduling
- Uniform allowance
- Employee Assistance Program (mental health and legal support)
- Benefits reimbursement
- Continuing education opportunities
- 401(k) with a 4% employer match
- Generous pet care discount
Join us in our mission to make a positive difference in the lives of pets and their families. If you're an enthusiastic and compassionate veterinary professional looking for a fulfilling career, apply now to become part of the Sage Pet Hospital family. Together, we're redefining veterinary care while supporting both pets and the people who love them.
Discover, or rediscover, your joy in veterinary medicine with Sage Pet Hospital. Apply today by emailing your resume to [email protected].
Registered Veterinary Technician/Nurse (RVT)
Individuals in this position will have completed a two-year Associate's degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program, passed the VTNE and NCVMB examinations, and hold a current North Carolina veterinary technician license, or be eligible to sit for the NCVMB examination and obtain licensure. Candidates must be in good standing with the NCVMB.
Minimum Required Skills
- Accurately obtain TPRs and appropriately triage patients.
- Safely and effectively restrain patients.
- Place intravenous catheters and calculate injectable and oral medications as prescribed by a veterinarian.
- Calculate basic fluid rates and program IV fluid pumps.
- Monitor routine anesthesia for healthy patients undergoing elective procedures with minimal supervision.
- Induce and intubate patients.
- Demonstrate knowledge of standard vaccination protocols, common disease processes, zoonotic diseases, and biohazard safety.
- Understand the fundamentals of CPR and be willing to expand those skills through continuing education provided by the hospital.
Additional Desired Skills (may vary based on experience)
- Independently monitor anesthesia for medically compromised patients and urgent care surgeries when needed.
- Understand various premedication protocols and calculate and administer anesthetic premedications under doctor supervision.
- Be trained in CPR protocols and comfortable serving in an active CPR role, with at least RECOVER BLS certification.
- Proficiently carry out advanced hospitalization treatments, including blood transfusions, antivenom therapy, DKA protocols, CRIs, and similar advanced patient care.
- Troubleshoot medical equipment and confidently operate syringe pumps, CRI pumps, and related equipment.
- Serve as a leader while on shift by mentoring, training, and supporting fellow nursing staff.
- Hold RECOVER ALS certification.
To apply for this position, please email your resume and a brief introduction about yourself to [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Have you mapped out the commute to our hospital, and will it work for you?
- Are you a Registered Veterinary Technician?
Experience:
- Veterinary: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
