Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 33,062 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,500 annual CE allowance for RVT and VTS team members

Out‑of‑state license transfer costs covered

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Discounted employee pet insurance

401(k) with employer match

Work‑life balance prioritized

Uniform allowance

Employee assistance resources

Career growth and specialty mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health in Asheville, NC is seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician to join our Overnight Emergency & Critical Care team. You will work alongside board-certified specialists, enhancing your emergency and critical care skills while handling advanced cases in a supportive and high-impact environment.

Compensation ranges from $24–$34/hr, and we offer numerous benefits, including a generous CE allowance and medical insurance. Join us to deliver exceptional care and grow in your veterinary career.

Qualifications

• Experience with triaging emergency and critical care patients.
• Monitor hospitalized and ICU patients effectively.
• Assist veterinarians with emergency procedures, diagnostics, and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency and critical care patients.
• Monitor hospitalized and ICU patients.
• Assist DVMs with emergency procedures, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Perform laboratory testing and patient monitoring.
• Support advanced imaging and specialty procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately.
• Assist with CPR and trauma cases.
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records.
• Deliver compassionate communication and client support.
• Collaborate closely with emergency veterinarians and specialty teams.

Skills

Registered, Certified, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (RVT/CVT/LVT)

Minimum 2 years of veterinary emergency or specialty experience

Experience in a fast‑paced ER or ICU environment

Strong technical, communication, and teamwork skills

Advanced patient handling and restraint skills

Ability to adapt and remain calm in high‑acuity situations

EzyVet and SmartFlow experience

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Fluent English speaking and reading skills

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Veterinary Technician (ER/CC) – CVT/RVT/LVT | $24–$34/hr

Location: Asheville, NC | Full‑Time | Overnight Schedule | 3x12s | 7pm–7am

Looking for a Veterinary Technician role where you can grow your emergency and critical care skills while working alongside board‑certified specialists in a collaborative, high‑acuity environment?

Join South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty, a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital serving Western North Carolina and surrounding communities. As a Registered Veterinary Technician on our Overnight Emergency & Critical Care team, you’ll work hands‑on with advanced cases, modern technology, and a highly supportive team that values mentorship, teamwork, and professional growth.

Compensation: $24–$34/hr based on experience and licensure.

Schedule: Three 12‑hour shifts, 7pm–7am.

Benefits for our Veterinary Technicians:

• $1,500 annual CE allowance for RVT and VTS team members
• Out‑of‑state license transfer costs covered
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Discounted employee pet insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Work‑life balance prioritized
• Uniform allowance
• Employee assistance resources
• Career growth and specialty mentorship opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Triage emergency and critical care patients
• Monitor hospitalized and ICU patients
• Assist DVMs with emergency procedures, diagnostics, and treatments
• Perform laboratory testing and patient monitoring
• Support advanced imaging and specialty procedures
• Administer medications and treatments accurately
• Assist with CPR and trauma cases
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records
• Deliver compassionate communication and client support
• Collaborate closely with emergency veterinarians and specialty teams

Qualifications:

• Registered, Certified, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (RVT/CVT/LVT)
• Minimum 2 years of veterinary emergency or specialty experience preferred
• Experience in a fast‑paced ER or ICU environment strongly preferred
• Strong technical, communication, and teamwork skills
• Advanced patient handling and restraint skills
• Ability to adapt and remain calm in high‑acuity situations
• EzyVet and SmartFlow experience preferred
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Why Veterinary Technicians Choose SAVES:

At South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty, Veterinary Technicians work alongside board‑certified specialists in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Neurology, and Emergency & Critical Care while building advanced ER/CC skills in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment. Our newly expanded hospital features advanced technology including MRI, CT, endoscopy, and modern ICU monitoring equipment. We prioritize mentorship, teamwork, continuing education, and professional growth, creating an environment where every shift gives technicians the opportunity to continue developing their skills, work at the top of their license, and deliver exceptional patient care.

Living in Asheville, NC:

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville offers an unmatched combination of outdoor adventure, food, arts, music, and mountain living. Enjoy easy access to hiking, biking, waterfalls, breweries, live music, and one of the most vibrant small‑city downtowns in the Southeast.

Join our team and help deliver exceptional emergency and specialty care to pets across the region.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.