Veterinary Technician

TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Forestbrook is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures and a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect

As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.

Salary: Competitive pay is determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. 

Schedule: 

• 3-4 days per week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
• Every other Saturday, 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM
• Every other Thursday, 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Key Responsibilities: 

• Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.
• Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.
• Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice’s products, programs, and services.
• Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.
• Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing.
• Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication.
• Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Veterinary Technician experience.
• Surgical experience is required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines

About TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Forestbrook

Since 1979, TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Forestbrook has proudly served the Gastonia community, building strong relationships with pet owners and providing exceptional care for dogs, cats, small mammals, and exotic pets. Led by Dr. Mark Epstein, Gastonia’s only Board-certified canine and feline practice specialist, our team is dedicated to delivering the latest innovations in veterinary medicine, from routine wellness exams to advanced procedures.

Our Fear-Free Certified team and AAHA-accredited facility ensure that every visit is stress-free, safe, and comfortable for pets while offering top-tier communication and service for owners. With in-house diagnostics, advanced imaging, and a commitment to preventative and senior pet care, we strive to keep your pets healthy, happy, and comfortable throughout their lives.

At Forestbrook, relationships truly make the difference, and we’re honored to be your trusted partner in your pet’s well-being.