Description

Emergency Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hickory, North Carolina

Compensation: $18.00 - $24.00 / hour

Description

Join a High-Performing Emergency & Critical Care Team

Are you an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician, Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or skilled Veterinary Assistant looking to grow your career in a fast-paced Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospital?

Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) is seeking a Full-Time 2nd Shift ER Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant to support our growing Emergency & ICU department in Hickory, North Carolina.

This is an exciting opportunity for veterinary professionals who thrive in:

• Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Medicine
• High-acuity patient care
• Fast-paced ER environments
• Advanced nursing and technical skills
• Collaborative specialty medicine

We are especially interested in:

• Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) with ER or specialty experience
• Experienced Veterinary Assistants with strong backgrounds in:
• Emergency medicine
• ICU nursing
• High-volume surgery
• Specialty referral medicine

If you are looking for a hospital that values technical skill, teamwork, professional development, and high-quality medicine - CASE is ready to support your growth.

About CASE - Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency

CASE is a 24/7 Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Referral Hospital providing advanced emergency, surgical, and specialty care throughout Western North Carolina.

Our specialty services include:

• 24-Hour Emergency & Critical Care
• Internal Medicine
• Advanced Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery
• Anesthesia & Analgesia
• Behavioral Medicine
• Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine
• Radioactive Iodine (I-131) Therapy

Our purpose-built specialty hospital includes:

• Dedicated ICU & oxygen therapy support
• High-flow oxygen therapy
• CT imaging & digital radiology
• Advanced endoscopy & fluoroscopy
• Comprehensive in-house laboratory
• Multiple surgical suites
• Advanced anesthesia monitoring capabilities
• Rehabilitation & specialty treatment areas

This is a hospital designed for veterinary professionals who want to:

• Build advanced clinical skills
• Practice high-quality medicine
• Work alongside experienced ER clinicians and specialists
• Grow long-term within specialty veterinary medicine

ER Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant Responsibilities

Emergency & Critical Care Patient Support

• Monitor and manage hospitalized ER and ICU patients
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition
• Assist with emergency triage and patient stabilization
• Provide compassionate nursing care to critically ill and injured patients

Technical Veterinary Skills

• IV catheter placement and venipuncture
• Administer medications (IV, SQ, oral)
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring and procedural support
• Perform laboratory diagnostics (blood, urine, fecal testing)
• Support radiographic and diagnostic imaging procedures
• Assist with patient restraint and treatment procedures
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records

Team Collaboration & Client Support

• Work collaboratively with ER doctors, specialists, RVTs, assistants, and CSRs
• Support efficient workflow and patient care during high-volume periods
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients
• Educate clients regarding treatment plans, discharge instructions, and patient care updates

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Strong interest in Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Medicine
• Experience in:

1. Emergency veterinary medicine
2. ICU nursing
3. High-volume general practice
4. Specialty referral medicine
5. Surgical assisting/anesthesia support

• Strong multitasking and organizational skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Compassionate, patient-focused mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT) strongly preferred
• Previous ER or specialty veterinary hospital experience preferred
• Experience with:

1. Advanced anesthesia monitoring
2. Critical care nursing
3. Emergency triage
4. Surgical support
5. ICU workflows

• Strong Veterinary Assistants with ER or surgical experience encouraged to apply

Why Join CASE?

At CASE, we are committed to:

• Supporting technician growth and development
• Practicing advanced specialty and emergency medicine
• Creating collaborative team environments
• Empowering RVTs and experienced support staff
• Delivering exceptional patient care

This is more than a job - it is an opportunity to build a long-term career in Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Medicine.

Full-Time Benefits & Incentives

We believe exceptional veterinary professionals deserve exceptional support.

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 24/7 access to BetterHelp mental well-being platform

Financial & Professional Support

• Competitive compensation based on experience and skillset
• 401(k) with 2% company match
• Paid state licensure fees and renewals
• Student loan repayment support opportunities
• Paid training and onboarding support
• Employee pet care discounts

RVT Growth & Development Opportunities

• Generous Continuing Education (CE) allowance
• CE-specific PTO days
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities for Veterinary Technology programs
• Support for RVTs interested in pursuing advanced specialty pathways
• Growth opportunities within the Innovetive Petcare network

HeadStart Student Loan Support Program

Eligible RVTs who:

• Graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Successfully passed the VTNE within the past 3 years

...may qualify for Innovetive Petcare's HeadStart Program, designed to support newly credentialed technicians as they transition into advanced clinical practice.

Additional Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling support
• Collaborative specialty hospital environment

Why Hickory, North Carolina?

Enjoy the perfect combination of career growth and quality of life:

• Affordable cost of living
• Access to Charlotte & Asheville
• Blue Ridge Mountain recreation
• Thriving veterinary referral community
• Family-friendly area with outdoor adventure nearby

Ready to Grow Your ER Veterinary Career at CASE?

If you are a:

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
• Emergency Veterinary Technician
• Veterinary Assistant with ER or surgical experience

...and you are ready to grow within a collaborative Emergency & Specialty hospital environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) - where emergency medicine, teamwork, and professional growth come together.

About Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital is a multi-specialty practice with specialists in internal medicine, surgery, behavior, rehabilitation and 24-hour emergency and critical care housed in a beautiful newly built 12,000-square-foot hospital in Hickory, NC.

We have a spacious hospital with a fully staffed ICU with DVM and highly skilled 24 hr support team to manage a high volume patient case load with 12 exam rooms. In hospital we have comprehensive in house laboratory equipment that includes chemistry, cbc, epoc, blood gas, sedivue, fecal imagyst, telecytometry, ability to have consultation and recommendation from boarded radiologist and clinical pathologist for best in the moment patient care, oxygen therapy (multiple snyder icu cages and high flow). We have the ability to provide superior specialty care with computed tomography, fluoroscopy, digital radiology, color-flow doppler ultrasound, endoscopy, minimally invasive surgical equipment, and comprehensive surgical instrumentation. We are able to provide radioactive iodine therapy for cats with hyperthyroidism and have a fully equipped rehabilitation suite with k- laser, e-stim, oasis underwater treadmill as well as exercise treadmill for assisting patients with pre and post op recovery.

We have a team of highly skilled board-certified specialists, emergency clinicians, veterinary technicians, and support staff that believe in compassionate care, always being prepared, supportive, excellence and quality in everything we do for our patients and encourage individuals who embrace a fast-paced atmosphere with honesty, positive attitude and transparency.

Hear more about working with us from the team at Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital!

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy



Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.