ER Veterinary Technician

Small Animal Emergency Services; Vass (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Small Animal Emergency Services in North Carolina seeks a dedicated veterinary technician to join our emergency team. You will handle restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, nursing care, and anesthesia support for varied cases. Strong client communication and meticulous medical records are essential.

Night, weekend, and holiday shifts are required. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth through hands-on and virtual training within a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• We’re looking for a veterinary technician with at least 2+ years of experience.
• Registered veterinary technician preferred but not required.
• ER experience is highly preferred but not required for more experienced applicants.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays due to emergency medicine.
• Punctuality and reliability in scheduled shifts.
• Experience with anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
• Excellent client communication and medical records management.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency with sample collection methods (blood, urine, fecal, skin).
• Experience with radiographic positioning and image capture.

Responsibilities

• Perform animal restraint and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; assist with diagnostic imaging.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases; administer medications.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients.
• Assist in surgical preparation and anesthesia management.

Skills

Veterinary technician

Emergency medicine

Anesthesia administration

Patient communication

Medical records management

Multi-tasking

Team player

Ethics and continuous learning

Education

2+ years experience in vet tech

RVN registration preferred

Tools

Radiographic positioning

Surgical monitoring equipment

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Job description

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• A veterinary technician with a minimum of 2+ year experience required.
  • A registered veterinary technician is preferred , however, it is not required.
• ER experience is highly preferred , however it is not required for more experienced applicants.
• Due to the nature of Emergency Medicine, this position requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
• Experience and familiarity with anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture.
• Compassionate and calm team-player.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong communication skills.
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $18 - $24/hr. depending on experience level and licensure

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

Compensation: $18-$18