Emergency Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hickory, North Carolina

Compensation: $18.00 - $24.00 / hour

Description

• Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Medicine  
• High-acuity patient care  
• Fast-paced ER environments  
• Advanced nursing and technical skills  
• Collaborative specialty medicine  

• Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) with ER or specialty experience  
• Experienced Veterinary Assistants with strong backgrounds in:  
• Emergency medicine  
• ICU nursing  
• High-volume surgery  
• Specialty referral medicine  

• 24-Hour Emergency & Critical Care  
• Internal Medicine  
• Advanced Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery  
• Anesthesia & Analgesia  
• Behavioral Medicine  
• Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine  
• Radioactive Iodine (I-131) Therapy  

• Dedicated ICU & oxygen therapy support  
• High-flow oxygen therapy  
• CT imaging & digital radiology  
• Advanced endoscopy & fluoroscopy  
• Comprehensive in-house laboratory  
• Multiple surgical suites  
• Advanced anesthesia monitoring capabilities  
• Rehabilitation & specialty treatment areas  

• Build advanced clinical skills  
• Practice high-quality medicine  
• Work alongside experienced ER clinicians and specialists  
• Grow long-term within specialty veterinary medicine  

ER Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage hospitalized ER and ICU patients  
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition  
• Assist with emergency triage and patient stabilization  
• Provide compassionate nursing care to critically ill and injured patients  

• IV catheter placement and venipuncture  
• Administer medications (IV, SQ, oral)  
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring and procedural support  
• Perform laboratory diagnostics (blood, urine, fecal testing)  
• Support radiographic and diagnostic imaging procedures  
• Assist with patient restraint and treatment procedures  
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records  

• Work collaboratively with ER doctors, specialists, RVTs, assistants, and CSRs  
• Support efficient workflow and patient care during high-volume periods  
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients  
• Educate clients regarding treatment plans, discharge instructions, and patient care updates  

What We're Looking For

• Strong interest in Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Medicine  
• Experience in:  

1. Emergency veterinary medicine  
2. ICU nursing  
3. High-volume general practice  
4. Specialty referral medicine  
5. Surgical assisting/anesthesia support  

• Strong multitasking and organizational skills  
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment  
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities  
• Compassionate, patient-focused mindset  

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT) strongly preferred  
• Previous ER or specialty veterinary hospital experience preferred  
• Experience with:  

1. Advanced anesthesia monitoring  
2. Critical care nursing  
3. Emergency triage  
4. Surgical support  
5. ICU workflows  

• Strong Veterinary Assistants with ER or surgical experience encouraged to apply  

Why Join CASE?

• Supporting technician growth and development  
• Practicing advanced specialty and emergency medicine  
• Creating collaborative team environments  
• Empowering RVTs and experienced support staff  
• Delivering exceptional patient care  

• Medical insurance  
• Dental insurance  
• Vision insurance  
• Life insurance  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  
• 24/7 access to BetterHelp mental well-being platform  

• Competitive compensation based on experience and skillset  
• 401(k) with 2% company match  
• Paid state licensure fees and renewals  
• Student loan repayment support opportunities  
• Paid training and onboarding support  
• Employee pet care discounts  

• Generous Continuing Education (CE) allowance  
• CE-specific PTO days  
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities for Veterinary Technology programs  
• Support for RVTs interested in pursuing advanced specialty pathways  
• Growth opportunities within the Innovetive Petcare network  

• Graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program  
• Successfully passed the VTNE within the past 3 years  

• Paid Time Off (PTO)  
• Paid holidays  
• Flexible scheduling support  
• Collaborative specialty hospital environment  

• Affordable cost of living  
• Access to Charlotte & Asheville  
• Blue Ridge Mountain recreation  
• Thriving veterinary referral community  
• Family-friendly area with outdoor adventure nearby  

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)  
• Emergency Veterinary Technician  
• Veterinary Assistant with ER or surgical experience