ER Veterinary Technician - Fast-Paced Care & Growth

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Employee assistance and mental health

Employee pet care discounts

Professional licensure support

Job summary

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital (CASE) in Hickory, NC is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Technician to support our Emergency and Critical Care team. This full-time role offers 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM-6:00 PM or 6:00 PM-6:00 AM) and opportunities to work with skilled surgeons, clinicians, and ICU staff.

We seek experienced RVTs or motivated Veterinary Assistants for fast-paced emergencies. Responsibilities include nursing care, venipuncture, IV placement, patient monitoring,

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant required.
• Experience in Emergency, Critical Care, ICU, Specialty, Urgent Care, or high-volume General Practice strongly preferred.
• RVT credential preferred; RECOVER CPR certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on nursing care for emergency, critical care, and hospitalized patients.
• Assist veterinarians with emergency exams, treatments, procedures, and patient stabilization.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, fluid therapy, and laboratory diagnostics.
• Monitor patient vital signs, pain, sedation, treatment response, and changes in condition.
• Assist with radiology, anesthesia, wound care, oxygen therapy, and emergency procedures.
• Prepare and monitor patients for surgery and advanced diagnostics.
• Support CPR and emergency response when needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate patient updates effectively.

Job description

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital (CASE) in Hickory, NC is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Technician to support our Emergency and Critical Care team. This full-time role offers 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM-6:00 PM or 6:00 PM-6:00 AM) and opportunities to work with skilled surgeons, clinicians, and ICU staff.

We seek experienced RVTs or motivated Veterinary Assistants for fast-paced emergencies. Responsibilities include nursing care, venipuncture, IV placement, patient monitoring,