Veterinary Assistant (Surgery) - Carolina Veterinary Specialists - Matthews

PetVet Care Centers; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer contribution

CE stipends and career development

Team member pet discounts

Mental health support (EAP)

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers in Matthews, NC is hiring an Experienced Surgery Veterinary Technician (RVT or equivalent). The role focuses on advanced anesthesia monitoring and perioperative patient care within a high‑acuity surgical team.

We require 3–5+ years of hands-on surgical anesthesia monitoring; RVT preferred. Expect four‑day weeks with rotating on‑call, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits as part of a nationwide network.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years hands-on surgical monitoring in high-acuity settings
• RVT preferred or 3–5+ years equivalent surgical anesthesia monitoring experience
• Competency in live surgical anesthesia monitoring and perioperative patient management
• Strong understanding of anesthetic pharmacology and physiology
• Experience with airway management, intubation, and perioperative support
• Proficiency with IV catheter placement, venipuncture, surgical prep, lab work

Responsibilities

• Full anesthesia management: induction, maintenance, and recovery monitoring
• Continuous intraoperative anesthesia monitoring and intervention
• Surgical assisting across elective, emergency, and specialty procedures
• Advanced patient care including airway management, stabilization, and critical nursing support
• Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, surgical prep, diagnostics, and lab sampling
• Patient recovery monitoring, triage support, and discharge communication
• Accurate and timely medical record documentation

Skills

RVT

Anesthesia monitoring

Airway management

IV catheter placement

Venipuncture

Surgical prep

Lab work

Independent in fast-paced env

Job description

NOW HIRING: Experienced Surgery Veterinary Technician (RVT or Equivalent Experience)

Carolina Veterinary Specialists – Matthews, NC | PetVet Care Centers

We are seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or technician with equivalent surgical anesthesia experience to join our Surgery team.

3–5+ years of hands‑on surgical monitoring experience in a high‑acuity environment.

This is an advanced surgery and anesthesia‑focused role. Candidates must already be confident and competent in anesthesia monitoring and perioperative patient management.

At PetVet Care Centers, we are committed to delivering the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time, supported by a Culture of Care that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth.

What You'll Do

• Full anesthesia management: induction, maintenance, and recovery monitoring
• Continuous intraoperative anesthesia monitoring and intervention
• Surgical assisting across elective, emergency, and specialty procedures
• Advanced patient care including airway management, stabilization, and critical nursing support
• Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, surgical prep, diagnostics, and lab sampling
• Patient recovery monitoring, triage support, and discharge communication
• Accurate and timely medical record documentation

Required Experience (RVT Or Equivalent)

• RVT preferred OR 3–5+ years equivalent surgical anesthesia monitoring experience required
• Demonstrated competency in live surgical anesthesia monitoring (not observational experience)
• Strong understanding of anesthetic pharmacology, physiology, and patient response to anesthesia
• Experience with airway management, intubation, and perioperative support
• Proficient in core technical skills: IV catheter placement, venipuncture, surgical prep, lab work
• Ability to function independently in a fast-paced, high‑acuity surgical environment

Schedule

• 4-day work week
• Rotating shared on‑call coverage required

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary employer contribution
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Team member pet discounts
• Mental health & wellbeing support (EAP + Calm app access)
• Grant Circle hardship assistance program
• Competitive pay: $25–$33/hour

Why CVS Matthews / PetVet

• Local leadership with national support
• Strong surgeon–technician collaboration
• Advanced learning opportunities (wet labs, rounds, CE)
• A culture built on accountability, growth, and high‑quality patient care

Pay Range

$25—$33 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high‑quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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