ER Veterinary Technician: Fast-Paced Critical Care

MedVet; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

401k with match

PTO

Shift differential

On-call pay

Uniform allowance

Pet discounts

Disability & life insurance

CE opportunities

Job summary

MedVet is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician in Asheville to support a fast-paced ER and specialty team. The role focuses on critical patient care, anesthesia monitoring, and client education within a collaborative hospital setting.

State RVT license preferred; prior emergency experience is desirable. You will work Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 2pm to 2:30am, with opportunities to grow through continuing education and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• State RVT license preferred.
• Prior veterinary experience required; emergency experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations for drugs and infusions.
• Flexible with hours and able to work additional shifts.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced ER environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather information.
• Evaluate incoming patients and prioritize based on assessment.
• Partner with the patient care team on treatment plans and nursing care.
• Educate clients on home care, medications and wellness updates.
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures.
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Induce and monitor anesthesia and sedation procedures.
• Perform in-house lab testing and prepare samples for outside testing.

Skills

Emergency care

Animal handling

Client communication

Medication calculations

Anesthesia monitoring

Nursing care

Fast-paced work style

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

MedVet is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician in Asheville to support a fast-paced ER and specialty team. The role focuses on critical patient care, anesthesia monitoring, and client education within a collaborative hospital setting.

State RVT license preferred; prior emergency experience is desirable. You will work Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 2pm to 2:30am, with opportunities to grow through continuing education and comprehensive benefits.