ER/UC Veterinary Assistant or Technician- Overnight 8p-8a

Vets Pets; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Choice between two medical plans with prescription drug benefits

Dental and vision coverage available

401(k) savings plan with employer match

Life insurance for yourself, spouse and eligible dependents

Paid time off / holidays

Health savings account available

Short term disability available

Uniform allowance

Continuing education allowance for credentialed technicians

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Vets Pets in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is looking for an ER/UC Veterinary Assistant or Technician to join our team. This role offers an opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility and be part of a dedicated team of veterinary professionals delivering high-quality emergency care.

The position requires strong skills in venipuncture, surgical prep, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced ER environments. We value a can-do attitude and provide various schedules, along with competitive benefits like tuition assistance and health plans.

Skills

Consistent venipuncture

Ability to prepare and interpret a manual urinalysis

Experience in surgical monitoring, prep, and intubation

Ability to set up/interpret a PCV

Knowledge in ECG setup

General anatomy knowledge

Triaging knowledge

Understanding normal vital signs and values

General knowledge of commonly used medications

Ability to perform well and remain calm in high-volume ER situations

Can-do attitude and initiative

Education

ER or urgent care experience preferred

Job description

Overview

Points East Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Fayetteville, North Carolina is currently seeking an ER/UC Veterinary Assistant or Technician to join a strong team of ER doctors as we expand and grow in our beautiful 7,000 square foot facility. Various schedules are available for this role.

Why Points East Veterinary Emergency Hospital

Points East Veterinary Emergency Hospital has provided after‑hours small animal emergency care to the Fayetteville region for over 30 years. Serving over 40 referring hospitals, PEVEH continues to grow and has much potential. We benefit from having three sister emergency hospitals, each located less than two hours from Fayetteville. Our ER family loves to share ideas, inventory, staff, and protocols.

Fayetteville is North Carolina’s fifth‑largest city and the home of Fort Liberty and Pope Air Force Base. Fayetteville and its surrounding region are experiencing significant retail and residential growth as more families make the area home. Fayetteville is known for its art culture, military history, historic downtown, museums, diversity, good food, and friendly people. Metropolitan Raleigh, the beaches of Wilmington, and the golf courses of Pinehurst are all just a short drive away.

Why Vets Pets

A privately owned, North Carolina based company, Vets Pets is excited to partner with motivated and talented veterinarians and team members to recognize their dreams and goals and build or create a great business around them. We started with two practices in 2007 and have grown to over thirty locations in North Carolina. The company’s vision is to provide quality veterinary care to families with an employee‑centered management approach.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Consistent venipuncture
• Ability to prepare and interpret a manual urinalysis
• Experience in surgical monitoring, prep, and intubation
• Ability to set up/interpret a PCV
• Knowledge in ECG setup
• General anatomy knowledge
• Triaging knowledge
• Understanding normal vital signs and values
• General knowledge of commonly used medications
• Ability to perform well and remain calm in high‑volume ER situations
• Can‑do attitude and initiative

Education and Experience

• ER or urgent care experience preferred

Perks and Benefits

• Tuition assistance
• Choice between two medical plans with prescription drug benefits
• Dental and vision coverage available
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match, including immediate vesting
• Life insurance for yourself, spouse and eligible dependents available
• Paid time off / holidays
• Health savings account available
• Short term disability available
• Supplemental critical illness and accident plans available
• Uniform allowance
• Continuing education allowance for credentialed technicians
• Employee assistance program

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.