Description

Emergency Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hickory, North Carolina

Compensation: $18.00 - $24.00 / hour

Description

Build Your Emergency Medicine Career at CASE



Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) is growing, and we're looking to add one Full-Time Emergency Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant to our First Shift team and one to our Second Shift team.

If you're passionate about Emergency & Critical Care Medicine, enjoy thinking on your feet, and want to strengthen your technical skills alongside an experienced team of emergency clinicians and specialists, we'd love to meet you.

Whether your experience comes from Emergency Medicine, Specialty Practice, Urgent Care, or a fast-paced General Practice, this is an opportunity to take the next step in your veterinary career.

Now Hiring

• Full-Time First Shift ER Technician
• Full-Time Second Shift ER Technician

We're especially interested in:

• Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT)
• Experienced Veterinary Assistants
• Candidates with backgrounds in:
  • Emergency Medicine
  • ICU Nursing
  • Surgery & Anesthesia
  • Specialty Referral Medicine
  • High-Volume General Practice

Why You'll Love Working at CASE

CASE is a 24/7 Emergency & Specialty Referral Hospital serving Western North Carolina with advanced medical and surgical care.

Our specialties include:

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

You'll have access to advanced technology including:

• Dedicated ICU
• CT Imaging
• Digital Radiology
• Endoscopy
• Fluoroscopy
• Comprehensive In-House Laboratory
• Multiple Surgical Suites
• Advanced Anesthesia Monitoring

This is a hospital where technicians are trusted, supported, and encouraged to practice at the top of their skillset.

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?

We invest in our team members with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• BetterHelp Mental Health Support

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Licensure Renewal
• Employee Pet Care Discounts
• Student Loan Assistance Opportunities

• Continuing Education (CE) Allowance
• CE PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Leadership & Career Development
• Specialty Technician Growth Opportunities

Recently credentialed RVTs who graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program and passed the VTNE within the past three years may be eligible for Innovetive Petcare's HeadStart Student Loan Support Program.

Additional benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Scheduling
• Collaborative Team Culture

Why Hickory?

Enjoy an affordable cost of living with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and the Blue Ridge Mountains while building your career in one of North Carolina's premier Emergency & Specialty hospitals.

Ready to Grow Your Emergency Medicine Career?

If you're an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician, RVT, LVT, CVT, Veterinary Technician, or Veterinary Assistant looking to practice high-quality medicine alongside an exceptional team, we'd love to hear from you.



Apply today and become part of the growing Emergency & Critical Care team at Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE).

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.