Critical Care Veterinary Technician
About The Position
South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) is seeking an experienced Critical Care Veterinary Technician to provide advanced nursing care to complex, high-acuity patients. The technician will work with emergency veterinarians and specialty teams in a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. The role focuses on critical care, advanced patient monitoring, emergency medicine, and ongoing development through mentorship, continuing education, and professional growth. This is a full-time position scheduled Tuesday through Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, with required on-call and holiday rotation. Compensation is $34–$38 per hour based on experience. Registered Veterinary Technician team members receive a $1,500 annual continuing education allowance, and Veterinary Technician Specialty candidates may have additional compensation opportunities. SAVES is a 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving Asheville, Western North Carolina, and surrounding communities. Technicians work alongside board-certified specialists in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Neurology, and Emergency & Critical Care. The hospital has MRI, CT, endoscopy, and modern ICU monitoring equipment. SAVES emphasizes mentorship, teamwork, continuing education, and professional growth.
Requirements
- Registered, Certified, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (RVT/CVT/LVT) credential required.
- Minimum of five years of veterinary emergency or specialty experience required.
- Strong technical skills and knowledge of advanced veterinary nursing procedures.
- Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Advanced patient handling and restraint abilities.
- Ability to remain calm, organized, and adaptable in high-acuity situations.
- Commitment to continued learning and professional development.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a fast-paced Emergency, ICU, or Critical Care environment.
- Experience with ezyVet and SmartFlow.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced nursing care and continuous monitoring for hospitalized Critical Care and ICU patients.
- Assist veterinarians with emergency procedures, diagnostics, treatments, and specialty services.
- Perform laboratory testing, sample collection, and diagnostic procedures.
- Support advanced diagnostic imaging and specialty procedures.
- Administer medications, intravenous fluids, and treatments as directed.
- Assist with CPR, trauma cases, and other emergency interventions.
- Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes, and promptly communicate concerns to the medical team.
- Maintain accurate medical records, treatment plans, and patient care documentation.
- Provide compassionate, professional communication and support to clients.
- Collaborate closely with emergency veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, assistants, and specialty teams.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Generous paid time off.
- Discounted employee pet insurance.
- Professional Development Assistance and VetBloom RACE-approved continuing education.
- Nursing Leadership Program opportunities.
- Peer-to-peer mentorship programs.
- RECOVER and Fear Free certification initiatives.
- Veterinary Nurse Champion Awards.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities.
- A culture focused on teamwork and work-life balance.
- $1,500 annual continuing education allowance for Registered Veterinary Technician team members.
- Additional compensation opportunities for Veterinary Technician Specialty candidates.
- Out-of-state veterinary technician license transfer costs covered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
