ER & Critical Care Vet Tech — 12‑Hour Shifts, CE & Growth

Ethos Veterinary Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Generous paid time off

Discounted employee pet insurance

Professional Development Assistance (V

VetBloom RACE CE

Nursing Leadership Program

Peer-to-peer mentorship

RECOVER and Fear Free certification

Veterinary Nurse Champion Awards

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance culture

Job summary

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) in Asheville, NC seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician for Emergency & Critical Care. Join a 24/7 hospital alongside veterinarians and board-certified specialists to care for high-acuity patients.

We offer mentorship, continuing education, and professional development in a collaborative environment with day or overnight shifts, three 12-hour or four 10-hour options, and on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Registered, Certified, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (RVT/CVT/LVT)
• Minimum 2 years of veterinary emergency or specialty experience preferred
• Experience in fast-paced ER/ICU or critical care environment preferred
• Strong technical, communication, and teamwork skills
• Advanced patient handling and restraint skills
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency and critical care patients and assist with initial assessment
• Provide nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized and ICU patients
• Assist veterinarians with emergency procedures, diagnostics, and treatments
• Perform laboratory testing, sample collection, and patient monitoring
• Support advanced diagnostic imaging and specialty procedures
• Administer medications, fluids, and treatments accurately
• Assist with CPR, trauma cases, and other emergencies
• Monitor patient status and communicate changes to the medical team
• Maintain medical records and treatment documentation
• Provide compassionate, professional communication and client support
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, assistants and specialty teams
• Maintain a clean and safe patient care environment

Job description

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) in Asheville, NC seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician for Emergency & Critical Care. Join a 24/7 hospital alongside veterinarians and board-certified specialists to care for high-acuity patients.

We offer mentorship, continuing education, and professional development in a collaborative environment with day or overnight shifts, three 12-hour or four 10-hour options, and on-call requirements.