ICU Veterinary Technician or Assistant - Daytime Shifts

Wake-Veterinary-Medical-Center; Knightdale (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

2 medical plans

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Uniform allowance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Wake Veterinary Medical Center in Raleigh is seeking an ICU Veterinary Technician or Assistant to join our collaborative team. We’re known for balancing high-quality medicine with work-life balance, and our ICU staff is stable, experienced, and compassionate.

Located just off I-540 in Knightdale, NC, we offer a $2,500 signing bonus, two medical plans with dental and vision, a 401(k) match, life insurance, paid time off, and other competitive benefits to support our dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a veterinary ICU or critical care setting.
• Strong understanding of ICU procedures and patient handling.
• Excellent communication with the veterinary team and pet owners.

Skills

ICU experience

Communication

Compassionate care

Job description

Description

Wake Veterinary Medical Center in Raleigh is currently seeking an ICU 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.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a veterinary ICU or critical care setting, preferred.
• Strong understanding of ICU procedures, patient handling, and basic medical terminology.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with the veterinary team and pet owners in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Demonstrated care and empathy for canine and feline patients, providing comfort and reassurance to patients in distress.

Perks and benefits include:

• $2500 signing bonus for qualified applicants
• A choice between two medical plans, dental and vision.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with employer match, including immediate vesting
• Life insurance for yourself, spouse and eligible dependents available
• Paid time off / holidays
• Short-term disability, supplemental critical illness and accident plans.
• Uniform allowance
• 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.