Emergency Veterinary Technician

Innovetive Petcare•Hickory, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a High-Performing Emergency & Critical Care Team Are you an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician , Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) , or skilled Veterinary Assistant looking to grow your career in a fast-paced Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospital ? Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) is seeking a Full-Time 2nd Shift ER Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant to support our growing Emergency & ICU department in Hickory, North Carolina. This is an exciting opportunity for veterinary professionals who thrive in: Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Medicine High-acuity patient care Fast-paced ER environments Advanced nursing and technical skills Collaborative specialty medicine We are especially interested in: Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) with ER or specialty experience Experienced Veterinary Assistants with strong backgrounds in: Emergency medicine ICU nursing High-volume surgery Specialty referral medicine If you are looking for a hospital that values technical skill, teamwork, professional development, and high-quality medicine — CASE is ready to support your growth. About CASE – Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency CASE is a 24/7 Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Referral Hospital providing advanced emergency, surgical, and specialty care throughout Western North Carolina. Our specialty services include: 24-Hour Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Advanced Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery Anesthesia & Analgesia Behavioral Medicine Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Radioactive Iodine (I-131) Therapy Our purpose-built specialty hospital includes: Dedicated ICU & oxygen therapy support High-flow oxygen therapy CT imaging & digital radiology Advanced endoscopy & fluoroscopy Comprehensive in-house laboratory Multiple surgical suites Advanced anesthesia monitoring capabilities Rehabilitation & specialty treatment areas This is a hospital designed for veterinary professionals who want to: Build advanced clinical skills Practice high-quality medicine Work alongside experienced ER clinicians and specialists Grow long-term within specialty veterinary medicine

Requirements

Strong interest in Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Medicine
Experience in: Emergency veterinary medicine, ICU nursing, High-volume general practice, Specialty referral medicine, Surgical assisting/anesthesia support
Strong multitasking and organizational skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Compassionate, patient-focused mindset

Nice To Haves

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT) strongly preferred
Previous ER or specialty veterinary hospital experience preferred
Experience with: Advanced anesthesia monitoring, Critical care nursing, Emergency triage, Surgical support, ICU workflows
Strong Veterinary Assistants with ER or surgical experience encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage hospitalized ER and ICU patients
Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition
Assist with emergency triage and patient stabilization
Provide compassionate nursing care to critically ill and injured patients
IV catheter placement and venipuncture
Administer medications (IV, SQ, oral)
Assist with anesthesia monitoring and procedural support
Perform laboratory diagnostics (blood, urine, fecal testing)
Support radiographic and diagnostic imaging procedures
Assist with patient restraint and treatment procedures
Maintain detailed and accurate medical records
Work collaboratively with ER doctors, specialists, RVTs, assistants, and CSRs
Support efficient workflow and patient care during high-volume periods
Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients
Educate clients regarding treatment plans, discharge instructions, and patient care updates