Veterinary Technician - Surgery and Anesthesia

Innovetive Petcare; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) in Hickory, NC seeks an experienced Surgery & Anesthesia Veterinary Technician to join a high-volume specialty team. This role involves assisting in advanced anesthesia and surgical procedures while ensuring top-level patient care.

Ideal candidates are RVTs or eligible for credentialing, with strong backgrounds in anesthesia or surgery. The position offers a full-time schedule in a premier emergency and specialty hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred; Experienced Veterinary Assistants encouraged to apply.
• RVTs or eligible for credentialing are highly desired.
• Experience with anesthesia or surgical procedures is a strong plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced emergency and specialty hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgery and anesthesia in a high-volume emergency and specialty hospital.
• Collaborate with surgeons, emergency clinicians, and specialty teams.
• Provide exceptional inpatient and perioperative patient care.

Skills

Surgical anesthesia

Emergency care

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

RVT preferred

Credentialing eligible

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Surgery and Anesthesia

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hickory, North Carolina

Reporting To: Ashlin White

Compensation: $21.00 - $26.00 / hour

Description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Preferred | Experienced Veterinary Assistants Encouraged to Apply

CAROLINA ANIMAL SPECIALTY & EMERGENCY (CASE) is growing, and we are seeking an experienced Surgery & Anesthesia Veterinary Technician to join our specialty team.

If you are a confident veterinary professional who thrives in a high-volume Emergency and Specialty Referral Hospital, enjoys advanced anesthesia, loves the operating room, and takes pride in exceptional patient care, we would love to meet you.

This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced surgeons, emergency clinicians, and specialty teams while practicing at the top of your skillset in one of North Carolina’s premier specialty hospitals.

Now Hiring Full-Time Surgery & Anesthesia Veterinary Technician

We are especially interested in:

• Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT/LVT/CVT) or individuals eligible for credentialing
• Experienced Veterinary Assistants with strong anesthesia or surgical backgrounds

Candidates with experience in:

• Specialty Surgery
• Emergency & Critical Care
• High-Volume Surgery
• High-Volume Spay/Neuter
• Specialty Referral Medicine
• Anesthesia & Analgesia

Why Join CASE?

CAROLINA ANIMAL SPECIALTY & EMERGENCY (CASE) is a 24/7 Emergency and Specialty Referral Hospital serving Western North Carolina with advanced medical, surgical, and critical care services.

Our specialty services include:

• Emergency & Critical Care
• Internal Medicine
• Soft Tissue Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Anesthesia & Analgesia
• Behavioral Medicine
• Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine
• Radioactive Iodine (I-131) Therapy

Our hospital features advanced equipment and technology, including:

• Dedicated Surgical Suites
• Advanced Anesthesia Monitoring
• Mechanical Ventilation
• CT Imaging