ER Veterinary Technician or Assistant - Overnight

Vets Pets; Knightdale (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Shift Differential

Tuition assistance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Short term disability

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

Wake Veterinary Medical Center in Raleigh is seeking an overnight ER Veterinary Technician or Assistant to join a collaborative, compassionate team. The hospital balances high-quality medicine with work-life balance and is known for skilled, fun teams.

The facility provides primary care, emergency services, surgery, oncology, imaging (ultrasound and 64-slice CT) and cardiology through CVCA, with a strong ICU and credentialed staff.

Qualifications

• Overnight ER veterinary technician or assistant.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital with a collaborative team.
• Commitment to high-quality medicine and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in overnight ER settings and monitor patients.
• Assist veterinarians with procedures and diagnostic tests.
• Monitor anesthesia and post-operative recovery where applicable.

Skills

Veterinary technician

Emergency care

Team collaboration

Overnight shift

Tools

Ultrasound

64-slice CT

Job description

Description

Wake Veterinary Medical Center in Raleigh is currently seeking an overnight ER Veterinary Technician or Assistant to join our collaborative and compassionate team. Known for balancing high-quality medicine with a healthy work-life balance, our team is frequently praised for being both fun and incredibly skilled—a great combination!

Why Wake Veterinary Medical Center?

Wake Vet is a 24-hour hybrid hospital offering primary care, emergency, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, advanced imaging (ultrasound and 64-slice CT), and cardiology services through our partnership with CVCA. We’ve recently doubled our facility space, added dedicated special procedures and chemotherapy rooms, and expanded our diagnostic capabilities to better support our patients and referring veterinarians.

We’re also known for exceptional ICU care, delivered by a stable and experienced team of credentialed technicians and assistants.

Located in Knightdale, NC—just off I-540,we’re a quick and easy commute from anywhere in the Research Triangle. Raleigh is consistently ranked among the top cities to live in the U.S., offering everything from highly rated schools and family-friendly amenities to incredible food, extensive trails, and a central location in the state.

Perks And Benefits Include

• Competitive Salary and Shift Differential
• Never on-call
• Tuition assistance
• A 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
• Short term disability
• Supplemental critical illness and accident plans
• Uniform allowance
• Continuing education allowance for credentialed technicians
• Employee assistance program

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits 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.