Veterinary Technician - ER/ICU Floor Lead

Community Veterinary Partners • Durham, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital (TVRH) is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician or highly skilled assistant to work as an ER/ICU floor lead in Durham, North Carolina. The role combines working on the floor as an emergency technician or assistant with additional responsibilities for task prioritization and workflow, training, and serving as a liaison between staff and management. The position involves autonomy and responsibility in a busy emergency room setting, supporting critical patient care and helping the team achieve shared goals.

TVRH provides 24-hour emergency service and specialty referrals in surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, neurology, radiology, and rehabilitation. Its facilities include diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities such as digital radiography, ultrasonography, CT, MRI, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and in-house laboratory services. The hospital describes its culture as supportive, positive, open, collaborative, family-oriented, and employee-focused. Its staff includes 19 veterinarians and more than 50 support team members, providing care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in an emergency or intensive care veterinary medicine role, performing the required technical skills.
• Solid patient-care knowledge and skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a busy emergency room setting.
• Ability to lead respectfully and collaboratively.
• Effective communication with teammates, clinicians, management, and clients.
• Advanced drug dosage calculations, including dilutions and multi-drug CRI calculations.
• Proficiency in placing sampling or central lines, NE and NG tubes, and nasal oxygen.
• Familiarity with common emergencies, medications, and treatments.
• Experience leading CPR.
• Experience providing extensive nursing care for critical patients.
• Proficiency in anesthetic monitoring.
• Ability to work independently and with a team while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn, try new things, share knowledge, and help where needed.
• Compassionate and respectful treatment of teammates, patients, and clients.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
• At least 1 year of experience in a leadership or training role.
• Leadership training or continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Work on the floor as an emergency veterinary technician or assistant.
• Assist with task prioritization and workflow.
• Train team members.
• Act as a liaison between staff and management.
• Prioritize work in a busy emergency room setting.
• Lead the team respectfully and collaboratively toward common goals.
• Communicate effectively with teammates, clinicians, management, and clients.
• Provide extensive nursing care for critical patients.
• Lead CPR.
• Monitor anesthesia.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and shift differential.
• Health, dental, vision, and mental health support.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid parental leave and holidays.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Annual scrub allowance.
• Free RACE-approved continuing education.
• Employee pet care and pet insurance discounts.
• Career growth opportunities.
• $2,500 hiring bonus.

What This Job Offers

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