Specialty Registered Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hickory, North Carolina

Compensation: $26.00 - $30.00 / hour

Description

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital is a 24/7 referral and emergency veterinary center dedicated to delivering advanced, collaborative care across a wide range of specialties. Our team includes board-certified specialists, experienced emergency clinicians, and a talented technical staff united by a passion for excellence in patient care.
We are currently seeking a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) to join our growing hospital. Whether your certification is in anesthesia, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or another NAVTA-recognized specialty, we welcome your expertise and leadership to help elevate our patient care, support team development, and drive innovation across services.

Here is What Your day May Consist of:

• Apply advanced nursing skills and critical thinking in specialty and emergency settings.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to other veterinary technicians and assistants.
• Actively participate in case management, client education, and patient advocacy.
• Ensure best practices in anesthesia, pain management, diagnostics, and nursing care, according to your specialty.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely medical records and logs.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, protocol development, and inventory within your department.
• Support ongoing technician training and continuing education efforts within the hospital.

Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in any NAVTA-recognized specialty.
•  Valid North Carolina RVT license or ability to obtain licensure 
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in a veterinary hospital setting.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Passion for teaching, collaboration, and elevating the standard of care.

Here is What We Will Offer You:

• Exceptional compensation
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 
• Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)  
• Retirement: 401(K) with employer match  
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays 
• Training and career development 
• Paid license fees and dues 
• Generous CE allowance 

Ready for your next Adventure to live your best Veterinary Lifestyle? Apply Today!!!