Emergency Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital (TVRH) is hiring an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Veterinary Assistant for its overnight Emergency and ICU team in Holly Springs, North Carolina. TVRH provides 24-hour emergency care and specialty services, including surgery, internal medicine, and dermatology. The team provides patient care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with opportunities to work with critically ill patients and build clinical skills. This is a full-time overnight position, with a third-shift schedule; a second shift from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. is also available. The schedule includes every other weekend and some holidays. Pay is $23–$30 per hour based on experience and licensing, with an additional $1.50 per hour shift differential and a hiring bonus of $2,000–$2,500 based on experience.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of veterinary experience; emergency veterinary experience is required.
- Experience working with hospitalized patients, urgent cases, or critical care patients.
- Strong communication, organization, and patient-care skills.
- Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
- Positive attitude and ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
- High school diploma or GED.
Nice To Haves
- Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) registration in North Carolina, or eligibility for registration; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care and monitoring for emergency and hospitalized patients.
- Triage incoming emergency patients and assist in assessing patient stability.
- Monitor vital signs and recognize changes in patient condition.
- Perform diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed by the veterinary team.
- Place IV catheters and administer fluids and medications as appropriate for training and credentials.
- Assist with anesthesia, patient monitoring, and recovery.
- Collect samples and perform in-house laboratory testing.
- Perform wound care, bandage changes, catheter maintenance, and other nursing treatments.
- Assist with CPR and emergency stabilization when needed.
- Participate in patient rounds and communicate updates to the medical team.
- Maintain accurate medical records and follow infection control and isolation protocols.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe treatment environment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 24/7 mental health and wellness support
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance and additional coverage options, including critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid parental leave
- Holiday pay
- Annual scrub allowance
- Continuing education opportunities, including RACE-approved CE
- Generous in-hospital pet benefits and pet insurance options
- $2,000–$2,500 hiring bonus based on experience
- Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
