Licensed Veterinary Technician (ER/ICU Overnight)

Arista Advanced Pet Care; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Advanced Pet Care in North Carolina is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians, enhance patient care, and ensure smooth hospital operations. You will triage patients, assist with exams, prepare treatments, and maintain accurate health records.

This full-time, in-person role requires NC LVT licensure, strong communication, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in veterinary profession.
• Must be Licensed as an LVT in North Carolina.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.

Responsibilities

• Triage and provide patient care per client and facility needs.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and staff to ensure high standard of care.
• Administer fluids, medications, and injections as directed by the Veterinarian.
• Record patient data and treatments in medical charts and client communications.
• Collect specimens and manage in-house and reference lab testing; document results.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures including blood draws, catheter placement, and radiographs.
• Monitor patient health and report changes promptly to supervisor.
• Explain treatment plans and post-treatment care to pet owners.

Skills

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Stress management

Organization

Critical thinking

Active listening

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) – North Carolina

Tools

EMR data entry

In-house lab equipment

Job description

The Veterinary Technician is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients. The Veterinary Technician helps relieve the Veterinarian of technical work and administrative details, achieving greater efficiency in daily practice. The Veterinary Technician helps facilitate and streamline communication from the treatment area to the Client Experience Concierge and, most importantly, the client.

Why You Will Love Working for Arista

Every pet is unique, and so is our approach at Arista. We are revolutionizing advanced pet care through seamless navigation and support that benefits pets, pet owners, and veterinary professionals. At Arista, we believe exceptional care starts with the people who provide it, and we are committed to providing a collaborative workplace where people feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow.

Responsibilities Key To Your Success

• Effectively, and in an efficient manner, administer proper patient triage and/or care protocol based on the client and the facility's needs and capabilities
• Effectively collaborate with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support staff to ensure a high standard of care
• Administers proper dosages for fluids, oral medications, and injections as directed by the Veterinarian
• Accurately record and maintain patient records in the medical chart, such as Veterinarian directives, treatments, patient notes, and client communication
• Collect specimens for laboratory testing, manage samples for in-house and reference lab testing, and ensure test results are recorded in patient charts
• Assist with diagnostic procedures, including blood draws, catheter placement, and radiographs
• Monitor health, physically and behaviorally, and rapidly identify any issues or changes that may require special action and report the information to supervisor immediately
• Communicate with pet owners about treatment plans, medication administration, side effects, and post-treatment care instructions
• Admit and discharge patients under the advice and plan of care drawn up by the Veterinarian and communicate to the client through both written and verbal education all information, including illness, medication dosage, the purpose of the medications prescribed, and what to expect in the coming days after discharge
• Prepare and present treatment estimate to the client and properly capture all charges for invoicing once the plan of care is agreed upon and documented in the patient’s chart
• Refill all prescriptions as approved by the treating Veterinarian in a timely manner and safely store them until they are retrieved by the client
• Support the Veterinarian as needed and maintain a positive and cooperative relationship with other Team Members
• Safely and compassionately restrain animals
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and sanitation standards, including applicable disinfectant protocols to ensure efficient workflows for all Team Members
• Demonstrate and uphold Arista's Core Values and Hospital Mission
• Demonstrate professionalism and compassion toward patients, clients, and colleagues, especially during stressful situations
• Maintain confidentiality of patients, clients, colleagues, and business information
• Complete all tasks as assigned by supervisor
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, professional licensure, safety, controlled substance, and hospital policy and requirements

Qualifications & Skills

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• 3+ years of experience working as a veterinary professional
• Experience in both general practice and specialty/ ER veterinary medicine preferred
• When applicable, current Veterinary Technician License (*must be provided prior to start date)
• Ability to follow directives and plan of care established by the veterinarian, even if there are differing treatment opinions
• Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
• Exceptional interpersonal skills demonstrated through the ability to build trust, foster positive working relationships, and navigate sensitive conversations with professionalism and empathy
• Ability to remain calm and empathetic in stressful/emergency situations
• Commitment to exceptional customer service, high-quality care, and overall excellence
• High emotional intelligence and highly personable and flexible communication style to serve the needs of pet owners as well as general practice, specialty, and emergency veterinary teams
• Self-motivated, takes initiative, and effectively works with minimal supervision and direction
• Practices good judgment
• Exceptional critical thinking and active listening skills
• Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and self-driven for an efficient working style
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills for in-person, telephone, video, email, and texting
• Flexible, tenacious, and resourceful
• Must be Licensed as an LVT in the state of North Carolina
• Full-Time, In-Person Position
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and over 50 lbs with assistance
• Frequent standing, bending, crouching, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching
• Ability to work effectively in environments with noise, animal odors, and other sensory stimuli
• Ability to meet any position-specific screening requirements, such as a clinical acumen assessment
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire
• Work closely with Emergency Veterinarians to care for both incoming emergency patients and hospitalized patients
• Triage appropriately and respond urgently when critical
• Utilize full technician skills, including but not limited to anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, diagnostic testing, invoicing, and EMR data entry
• Monitor critically ill patients for changes in condition and report findings to veterinarians
• Ensure a clean environment in Emergency and other treatment areas
• Provide direct nursing care to ICU patients, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing medical treatments as prescribed
• Assist veterinarians or emergency technicians in emergency procedures and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques when needed
• Perform routine patient assessments, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate monitoring
• Monitor critically ill patients for changes in condition and report findings to Veterinarians
• Work collaboratively with veterinary staff to develop and implement care plans for hospitalized patients
• Ensure a clean environment in ICU and other treatment areas