Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Specialty Veterinary Medicine
About The Position
Advance Your Career in Specialty Veterinary Medicine Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) is seeking a Full-Time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our growing specialty and emergency veterinary team in Hickory, North Carolina. We are especially interested in technicians with a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency & Critical Care, or Anesthesia & Analgesia , or experienced RVTs actively pursuing specialization. If you are a credentialed veterinary technician who thrives in advanced anesthesia, complex case management, and referral-level medicine , this is your opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a collaborative specialty hospital environment. CASE is a 24-hour emergency and multi-specialty veterinary referral hospital providing advanced medical and surgical care to pets across Western North Carolina. Specialty Services Include 24-Hour Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Advanced Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery Veterinary Anesthesia Support Behavioral Medicine Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Radioactive Iodine (I-131) Therapy Our 12,000-square-foot specialty veterinary hospital was purpose-built to support advanced veterinary medicine and high-level patient care. Hospital Technology & Equipment Our facility includes: Dedicated ICU with advanced oxygen therapy and Snyder cages High-flow oxygen therapy Computed Tomography (CT) Digital radiology and fluoroscopy Color flow Doppler ultrasound Advanced endoscopy, bronchoscopy, rhinoscopy, and cystoscopy Comprehensive in-house diagnostic laboratory (CBC, chemistry, blood gas, Sedivue, Imagyst, telecytometry) Access to board-certified radiology and pathology consultation Multiple surgical suites with minimally invasive surgical equipment Isolation suite Radioactive iodine therapy for hyperthyroidism Full rehabilitation suite including: Underwater treadmill Exercise treadmill K-Laser therapy E-Stim therapy This is a hospital designed for veterinary technicians who want to grow, specialize, and lead in specialty veterinary medicine. The Role: Specialty Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) VTS Preferred This position is ideal for: Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS) in Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, or Anesthesia Experienced RVTs pursuing VTS certification Technicians seeking a leadership role in specialty veterinary medicine You will serve as a technical leader within your department , supporting complex cases, mentoring technicians, and collaborating with board-certified veterinary specialists.
Requirements
- Active Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license
- 3+ years of specialty, referral, or advanced emergency veterinary experience
- Advanced anesthesia monitoring skills
- Strong knowledge of internal medicine or surgical workflows
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification
- RVTs actively pursuing VTS specialization
- Experience in emergency & critical care, surgery, anesthesia, or internal medicine
Responsibilities
- Respond to critical and life-threatening patient situations
- Monitor and manage hospitalized ICU patients
- Perform advanced catheter placement (central lines, urinary, specialty lines)
- Provide advanced patient monitoring and nursing care
- Maintain detailed medical record documentation
- Coordinate treatment plans with veterinary specialists
- Advanced diagnostic sample collection and handling
- Assist with endoscopy procedures
- Support management of chronic and complex medical cases
- Monitor hospitalized internal medicine patients
- Maintain detailed treatment documentation
- Support advanced anesthesia protocols
- Perform anesthesia monitoring for complex procedures
- Assist with mechanical ventilation
- Support arterial line placement and invasive monitoring
- Maintain sterile surgical preparation
- Manage post-operative pain control and recovery
- Mentor and train junior veterinary technicians
- Support improvements in clinical workflow and SOP development
- Collaborate with board-certified veterinary specialists
- Maintain high standards for patient care and medical records
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Highly competitive hourly pay for RVTs
- Additional pay for VTS specialization
- Career advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Health & Financial Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Professional Development
- Paid veterinary technician license fees
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance
- VTS specialization support
- Tuition reimbursement for accredited veterinary technology programs
- Leadership development opportunities
- Wellness & Support
- Mental wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Legal assistance resources
- Employee pet care discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
