Veterinary Technician (Full-Time)

📍Job Title: Veterinary Technician (Full-Time)

🕒 Location: On-site | K2K9 Solutions, LLC – North Carolina Department: K2K9

💼 Veterinary Hospital Reports to: Lead Veterinary TechnicianPosition Summary

The Veterinary Technician plays a key leadership role in our on-site veterinary hospital. This position is responsible for providing hands-on care for working canines, contract canines, and supporting the veterinarian and Lead Veterinary Technician in all clinical duties. The role requires strong clinical skills, leadership ability, and comfort handling high-drive, large-breed working dogs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a core team member in the care of all K2K9 working canines and contracted canines.

• Collaborate daily with veterinarians, vet techs, kennel staff, and program managers.

• Assist Veterinarian in procedures and surgeries.

• Independently perform veterinary procedures such as:

• Blood draws

• Tests

• Radiology

• Fecal analysis

• Ear and skin cytology

• Urinalysis

Other tasks as directed/needed

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and order in all veterinary areas including hospital yard, exam rooms, laboratory, surgical room and radiology.

• Handle a variety of large-breed dogs (e.g., Labs, German Shepherds, Malinois), including those with aggressive or reactive behavior.

• Coordinate canine physical therapy and conditioning programs in collaboration with the Lead Veterinary Technician.

• Operate and maintain all in-house diagnostic and lab equipment.

• Participate in training sessions as needed.

• Coordinate with the Lead Veterinary Technician, Hospital Director and Hospital Administrative Assistant for efficient clinic operations.

• Manage veterinary care reporting for both M-Dog (K2K9 Working Dogs) and Contract dogs.

• Share responsibility for year-round on-call duties (50%).

• Maintain an active Veterinary Technician Certification.

• Maintain veterinary records

• Direct report to the Lead Veterinary Technician​​​​​​​​​