Surgical & Anesthesia Vet Technician — Advanced Care & Training

Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency

Hickory (NC)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 36,000

Full time

10 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Life insurance
Employee assistance and mental health
Employee pet care discounts
Professional membership and licensure

Job summary

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency (CASE) in Hickory, NC, is hiring for a Full-Time veterinary technician/assistant role starting November 2026 with a January 2027 expansion in surgery and anesthesia. The position offers hands-on training in a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital under experienced surgeons and clinicians.

Eligible RVTs or assistants with strong surgery or anesthesia experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in veterinary surgery, anesthesia, emergency medicine, specialty medicine, or high-volume surgery.
  • Strong understanding of anesthesia monitoring, perioperative nursing, and patient safety.
  • Ability to remain calm, organized, and focused during complex or emergency cases.
  • RECOVER CPR certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare patients for surgery, anesthesia, and advanced procedures.
  • Provide anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
  • Monitor ECG, blood pressure, SpO₂, ETCO₂, temperature, and ventilation.
  • Assist with soft tissue and orthopedic surgery; maintain sterile technique.
  • Prepare instruments, surgical packs, and equipment; support post‑operative care.
  • Support emergency surgical cases and ICU patients; care for hospitalized patients.
  • Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately; participate in CPR.
  • Collaborate with Emergency and Critical Care teams during complex cases.
  • IV catheter placement and venipuncture; medication administration.
  • Laboratory diagnostics and radiology support; patient assessment and documentation.

Skills

Surgery & Anesthesia
Emergency care
Communication
Multitasking
RECOVER CPR

Education

RVT/LVT/CVT preferred

Job description

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency (CASE) in Hickory, NC, is hiring for a Full-Time veterinary technician/assistant role starting November 2026 with a January 2027 expansion in surgery and anesthesia. The position offers hands-on training in a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital under experienced surgeons and clinicians.

Eligible RVTs or assistants with strong surgery or anesthesia experience are encouraged to apply.

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