Emergency Veterinary Technician
Ethos Veterinary Health•Wilmington, NC
•$22 - $28•Onsite
About The Position
Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center (ECVMC) is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our 24/7 Emergency team in Wilmington, NC. This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Technician who enjoys fast-paced medicine, advanced procedures, and providing exceptional patient care in a specialty animal hospital. As an Emergency Veterinary Technician at ECVMC, you'll gain exposure to advanced medicine, complex emergency cases, and opportunities to continue developing your technical and clinical skills alongside an experienced specialty team.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of Veterinary Technician experience
- RVT, CVT, or LVT strongly preferred
- Strong technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia support, and patient monitoring
- Ability to prioritize multiple patients in a fast-paced Emergency environment
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Passion for Emergency and Specialty veterinary medicine
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
Nice To Haves
- Emergency, Critical Care, or Specialty Veterinary experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional nursing care for emergency and critical patients throughout their hospitalization.
- Triage incoming emergency patients and assist veterinarians with rapid patient assessment.
- Perform advanced Veterinary Technician skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, phlebotomy, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
- Assist with anesthesia, emergency procedures, diagnostics, and advanced treatments.
- Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare diagnostic samples.
- Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes promptly to the medical team.
- Maintain complete and accurate medical records using EzyVet.
- Educate and communicate with clients regarding diagnostics, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Collaborate closely with Emergency, Surgery, Orthopedics, and Rehabilitation teams to deliver exceptional patient care.
- Support a collaborative, compassionate, and efficient Emergency department environment.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off available upon hire
- 401(k) with employer match
- Veterinary Social Worker onsite
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee pet care discounts
- Discounted pet insurance
- Uniform allowance
- Referral bonus program
- Veterinary Nurse Champion Awards
- VetBloom Learning & Development Platform with RACE-approved Continuing Education
- RECOVER CPR certification opportunities
- Fear Free certification opportunities
- Ethos Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Networks
- Support for aspiring Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) candidates
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
