<p>General Information</p> <p>Ref #</p> <p>6897</p> <p>Department</p> <p>Vet Tech / Vet Assistant / VT Campus</p> <p>Job Site</p> <p>Junaluska Animal Hospital</p> <p>Date Published</p> <p>10-24-2025</p> <p>Pay Class</p> <p>Full-Time</p> <p>Base Min.</p> <p>$ 20</p> <p>Base Max.</p> <p>$ 30</p> <p>Description & Requirements</p> <p>Company Overview</p> <p>For over seventy years, Junaluska Animal Hospital has built a legacy of trust and comprehensive care in Waynesville, North Carolina. Since 1953, we have been dedicated partners in pet healthcare, a commitment reflected in our excellent 4.7-star Google rating and our association with the American Veterinary Medical Association. We treat pets like our own while providing essential services, urgent care, and sophisticated medical procedures. If you are looking for a place where your skills are valued and where you can immediately contribute to a highly respected, long-standing practice, this opportunity is for you.</p> <p>Joining Junaluska Animal Hospital means aligning yourself with a dedicated group of teammates and a cornerstone of the Western North Carolina medical community. We are proudly associated with the Haywood Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council, demonstrating our deep commitment to the region we serve. Teammates here work together to manage a high volume of cases, providing robust wellness plans, advanced care, and urgent medical attention every single day of the week. We offer a supportive environment where you can develop expertise, build lasting professional relationships, and grow in your veterinary career.</p> <p>The scope of medicine you will practice here is comprehensive and challenging. We are a full-service animal hospital providing high-quality care for cats and dogs of all ages, conditions, and breeds. Our service offerings include robust wellness and prevention plans, advanced testing and diagnostics, and complex surgical procedures. Crucially, our commitment extends to providing timely Urgent Care services seven days a week from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, ensuring pets in the community have access to immediate attention when they need it most. You will utilize your full range of clinical skills while delivering high-quality veterinary medicine.</p> <p>Waynesville offers an incredible setting for your professional life and personal adventures. Situated in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Waynesville is an idyllic location known for its small-town charm and direct access to unparalleled outdoor recreation. When you step away from the hospital, you have immediate access to hiking, local arts, and scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Waynesville provides a fantastic quality of life, allowing you to settle in a welcoming community that trusts and relies on Junaluska Animal Hospital for its pet healthcare needs.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our growing team and help ensure we are providing those great experiences. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Technician, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, CE allowance, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.</p> <p>Responsibilities and Benefits</p> <p>Position Skills: - Professional client communication and education obtaining medical histories and symptoms - Laboratory procedures including but not limited to: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecals - Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols of fellow staff members - Nursing skills including: restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, applying and maintaining bandages, proficient IV catheter placement and venipuncture, surgery prep, anaesthesia monitoring - Proficient in dental prophylaxis Position Requirements: - Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) or the ability to transfer credentials from state to state. - Associates degree in Veterinary Technology Ready to help us WAG? We live out our WAG Values on a daily basis, but dont just take our word for it. Check out the video below to hear directly from some of our teammates who Work Together, Amaze, and Grow on what our WAG Values mean to them. https://vimeo.com/429372329</p>