Veterinary Technician - Surgery and Anesthesia
Innovetive PetCare•Hickory, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
CASE Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency (CASE) is expanding its Surgery and Anesthesia service with a new surgeon joining in January 2027. They are seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join the team in November 2026 for hands-on training prior to this expansion. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a specialty and emergency hospital, enjoys advanced anesthesia, and wishes to work with experienced surgeons and emergency clinicians to advance their skills.
Requirements
- Previous experience in veterinary surgery, anesthesia, emergency medicine, specialty medicine, or high-volume surgery.
- Strong understanding of anesthesia monitoring, perioperative nursing, and patient safety.
- Ability to remain calm, organized, and focused during complex or emergency cases.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, teamwork, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced specialty hospital.
- Experienced Veterinary Assistants with strong surgery, anesthesia, emergency, critical care, or high-volume spay/neuter experience are encouraged to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred.
- RVT/LVT/CVT preferred.
- Emergency, specialty, orthopedic, soft tissue surgery, or advanced anesthesia experience preferred.
- RECOVER CPR certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for surgery, anesthesia, and advanced procedures.
- Calculate and administer anesthetic and perioperative medications.
- Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
- Monitor ECG, blood pressure, SpO₂, ETCO₂, temperature, and ventilation.
- Recognize anesthetic changes and communicate concerns quickly.
- Assist with soft tissue and orthopedic surgery.
- Maintain sterile technique and efficient surgical workflow.
- Prepare instruments, surgical packs, and equipment.
- Provide post-operative nursing care and pain-management support.
- Support emergency surgical cases and urgent procedures.
- Care for hospitalized and ICU surgical patients.
- Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
- Participate in CPR and emergency response.
- Collaborate with Emergency and Critical Care teams during complex cases.
- Perform IV catheter placement and venipuncture.
- Administer medications.
- Perform laboratory diagnostics and radiology support.
- Provide patient assessment, monitoring, and nursing care.
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
Benefits
- Continuing education allowance + paid CE time
- Paid training and specialty skill development
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Specialty technician growth and leadership development
- Licensure renewal support
- Student loan assistance opportunities
- Career advancement within the Innovetive Petcare network
- Mentorship from experienced surgeons, anesthetists, and specialty clinicians
- Eligible recently credentialed RVTs may also qualify for HeadStart Student Loan Support, including student loan assistance and professional development resources.
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance and mental health resources
- Employee pet care discounts
- Professional membership and licensure support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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