Registered Veterinary Technician

Sage Pet Hospital | Laurel Park, just outside Hendersonville, NC | In person

Are you a dedicated veterinary professional looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families? Are you also seeking work-life balance, professional development, and a genuinely supportive workplace?  We invite you to apply to Sage Pet Hospital, a locally and privately owned veterinary hospital located in Laurel Park, just outside Hendersonville, North Carolina.

At Sage Pet Hospital, we are more than 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 combine modern medicine with thoughtful, individualized care to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Our hospital is equipped to provide advanced dentistry, laser therapy, ultrasound, digital radiography, and more. We continually invest in our team, technology, and medical capabilities so our staff can provide excellent patient care.

What truly sets Sage Pet Hospital apart is our commitment to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both our clients and our team. We believe that when veterinary professionals find joy and fulfillment in their work, they provide better care for their patients. Team members are encouraged to explore their interests within veterinary medicine and pursue continued growth and learning.

• Competitive, livable wages
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health and legal support
• Continuing education and professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance
• Generous employee pet care discount
• A locally owned practice where your voice and contributions matter

• Completed two-year associate degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
• Passed the VTNE and North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board requirements
• Current North Carolina license, or eligible to complete the licensing process
• In good standing with the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board
• At least 1 year of veterinary experience (required)

The successful candidate must be able to:

• Accurately obtain temperature, pulse, and respiration measurements and appropriately triage patients
• Safely and effectively restrain patients
• Place intravenous catheters
• Calculate and administer 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
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of CPR and a willingness to advance this knowledge through continuing education provided by the hospital

Depending on experience, preferred candidates may also be able to:

• Independently monitor anesthesia for medically compromised patients and urgent surgical cases
• Demonstrate knowledge of common preanesthetic medication protocols
• Calculate and administer preanesthetic medications under veterinarian supervision
• Confidently take an assigned role during a CPR event
• Maintain RECOVER Basic Life Support certification
• Carry out advanced hospitalization orders, including blood transfusions, antivenom administration, diabetic ketoacidosis protocols, and constant rate infusions
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment, including syringe pumps and infusion pumps
• Provide leadership, share knowledge, and help train fellow nursing team members
• Maintain RECOVER Advanced Life Support certification

• Are you able to work until 7pm at least one weeknight?
• Are you a Registered Veterinary Technician?

• Location: In person
• Commute: Hendersonville, NC 28791 (required)

Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of pets and their families. If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate veterinary professional looking for a fulfilling career, we would love to hear from you.

Discover, or rediscover, your joy in veterinary medicine with Sage Pet Hospital.