Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health•Asheville, NC

6d•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for its Emergency & Critical Care team in Asheville, North Carolina. The role provides hands-on care for emergency and hospitalized patients while supporting veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments, and procedures in a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital. The technician will work alongside emergency veterinarians and board-certified specialists caring for complex, high-acuity patients, with opportunities to develop ER, ICU, and specialty-medicine skills in a collaborative environment focused on mentorship, teamwork, continuing education, and professional development. The position is full-time, with three 12-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts and day or overnight schedules available. On-call and holiday rotations are required. Compensation is $24–$34 per hour based on experience. Registered Veterinary Technician team members receive a $1,500 annual continuing-education allowance; additional compensation is available for VTS candidates, and out-of-state license transfer costs are covered. SAVES is a 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving Asheville, Western North Carolina, and surrounding communities. Veterinary Technicians work with specialists in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Neurology, and Emergency & Critical Care. Hospital technology includes MRI, CT, endoscopy, and modern ICU monitoring equipment. The hospital emphasizes mentorship, teamwork, continuing education, and professional growth, enabling technicians to develop their skills, work at the top of their license, and provide exceptional patient care.

Requirements

Registered, Certified, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (RVT/CVT/LVT).
Strong technical, communication, and teamwork skills.
Advanced patient handling and restraint skills.
Ability to remain calm, organized, and adaptable in high-acuity situations.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.
Commitment to continued learning and professional development.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years of veterinary emergency or specialty experience preferred.
Experience working in a fast-paced ER, ICU, or critical care environment strongly preferred.
Experience with ezyVet and SmartFlow preferred.

Responsibilities

Triage emergency and critical care patients and assist with initial assessment.
Provide nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized and ICU patients.
Assist veterinarians with emergency procedures, diagnostics, and treatments.
Perform laboratory testing, sample collection, and patient monitoring.
Support advanced diagnostic imaging and specialty procedures.
Administer medications, fluids, and treatments accurately as directed.
Assist with CPR, trauma cases, and other emergency interventions.
Monitor patient status and promptly communicate changes to the medical team.
Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
Provide compassionate, professional communication and client support.
Collaborate with emergency veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, assistants, and specialty teams.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
401(k) with employer matching.
Generous paid time off.
Discounted employee pet insurance.
Professional Development Assistance, including VetBloom RACE-approved continuing education.
Nursing Leadership Program opportunities.
Peer-to-peer mentorship programs.
RECOVER and Fear Free certification initiatives.
Veterinary Nurse Champion Awards.
Career growth opportunities.
Work-life balance-focused culture.
$1,500 annual continuing-education allowance for Registered Veterinary Technician team members.
Additional compensation available for VTS candidates.
Out-of-state license transfer costs covered.