ICU Veterinary Technicians / Assistants (1st & 2nd Shift Sign-On Bonus!)

CARE | Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

80-hours of PTO initially

Company Health Insurance

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital is seeking Registered Veterinary Technicians to join its ICU team in Charlotte, NC. The role involves providing exceptional nursing care to hospitalized patients while collaborating with specialists and ER veterinarians. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 2 years of veterinary technician experience, and a passion for animal care. The hospital offers competitive benefits including health insurance, PTO, and tuition reimbursement, with opportunities for growth and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of veterinary technician experience required.
RVT preferred but not required.
Ability to safely restrain patients for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians in all aspects of care.
Provide advanced nursing care to patients.
Triage patients and anticipate veterinarian's needs.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Critical thinking

Proficiency with electronic medical record systems

Ability to lift up to 40lbs unassisted

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Automated lab analyzers

Digital radiology

Job description

CARE | Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency is an independently, woman owned 24‑hour Emergency and Specialty Referral Hospital in Charlotte, NC that offers its employees a fun company culture, supportive work environment, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth! Board‑certified specialty services offered include internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, surgery, oncology, and ophthalmology. Our advanced diagnostic services include ultrasonography and echocardiography, electroencephalography, endoscopy, rapid‑scan CT imaging, high field MRI, and cardio cath lab, in addition to many others.

ICU Team Opportunities

CARE is seeking talented Registered Veterinary Technicians and Assistants to join our ICU team! If you enjoy providing a high level of nursing care to your patients and going above and beyond to ensure the comfort, safety, and health of your patients then the ICU is where you belong! ICU technicians are responsible for providing exceptional nursing care for our hospitalized patients. ICU technicians care for all hospitalized specialty and emergency patients which affords you the opportunity to work with all of our specialists and ER veterinarians.

Shifts Available

3rd shift ICU: 9pm to 7am
- Work 7 days, have 7 days off!
- $3/shift differential applies
All schedules offered are full‑time and overtime is available. Some additional shifts may come with bonuses attached!
As a 24/7 hospital, some holidays and weekends will be required.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent
A minimum of 2 years of veterinary technician experience is required
RVT preferred but not required
The ability to lift up to 40lbs unassisted
Emotionally intelligent
Critical thinking
Able to safely restrain patients for extended periods of time
Proficient with technology including electronic medical record systems, automated lab analyzers, digital radiology

Responsibilities