Veterinary Technician for ICU

Vetcor • Boone, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our ICU. We are a busy 24/7 animal emergency and critical care hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality medicine. Our team is skilled, supportive, and genuinely enjoys working together. We’re looking for an experienced ICU Technician or Veterinary Assistant who is confident, organized, and comfortable managing multiple hospitalized patients in a fast-paced clinical environment. If you’re ready to put your technical skills to work, continue growing professionally, and make a meaningful difference for critically ill and injured patients every day, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

• Previous veterinary emergency or ICU experience is required
• Strong veterinary technical and nursing-care skills
• Confidence with IV catheter placement, venipuncture, and medication administration
• Experience monitoring hospitalized and critically ill patients
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills
• The ability to remain organized and focused in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, dependable, and team-oriented mindset
• A commitment to compassionate, high-quality emergency patient care

Nice To Haves

• RVT/CVT credentials are preferred, but not required
• Experience with surgical procedures, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor multiple hospitalized and critical-care patients
• Perform frequent patient assessments and monitor vital signs
• Place IV catheters and perform venipuncture and blood collection
• Administer IV injections, medications, fluids, and treatments as directed
• Accurately document patient assessments, treatments, medications, and responses to care
• Provide compassionate, attentive nursing care throughout hospitalization
• Assist veterinarians with emergency treatments and procedures
• Support surgical procedures, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery
• Communicate patient updates and concerns clearly with veterinarians and teammates
• Collaborate closely with fellow technicians and assistants to prioritize patient needs
• Maintain organized, stocked, and clean ICU and treatment areas
• Help maintain efficient workflow while responding to changing patient-care priorities

Benefits

• Flexible compensation
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental options
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Pet care benefits
• Quarterly Team Rewards
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education support
• State license and VTNE fee reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Access to the TechLife community
• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed