Emergency Veterinary Technician

Emergency Veterinary Technician - CVT/LVT/RVT 

Compensation: $21.75-$28.00/hour based on experience + $2.00/hour overnight differential + $1.00/hour weekend differential + $1,500 Sign-On Bonus for RVTs or up to $3,000 for RVTs with advanced anesthesia experience

Location: Wilmington, NC
Schedule: Full-Time | 12-Hour Day or Overnight Shifts (Thursday-Saturday)

Looking for an Emergency Veterinary Technician position where you can expand your emergency and specialty medicine skills while working alongside an experienced, collaborative team? Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center (ECVMC) is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our 24/7 Emergency team in Wilmington, NC. This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Technician who enjoys fast-paced medicine, advanced procedures, and providing exceptional patient care in a specialty animal hospital.

Compensation

• $21.75-$28.00/hour based on experience
• $2.00/hour overnight shift differential
• $1.00/hour weekend shift differential
• $1,500 Sign-On Bonus for RVTs
• Up to $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for RVTs with advanced anesthesia experience (skills assessment required)

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off available upon hire
• 401(k) with employer match
• Veterinary Social Worker onsite
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee pet care discounts
• Discounted pet insurance
• Uniform allowance
• Referral bonus program
• Veterinary Nurse Champion Awards
• VetBloom Learning & Development Platform with RACE-approved Continuing Education
• RECOVER CPR certification opportunities
• Fear Free certification opportunities
• Ethos Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Networks
• Support for aspiring Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) candidates

Schedule

• Full-Time
• 12-hour shifts
• Available schedules:
  • Thursday-Saturday | 6:00 AM-6:00 PM
  • Thursday-Saturday | 6:00 PM-6:00 AM
• Weekend and holiday availability required as part of the Emergency team schedule

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional nursing care for emergency and critical patients throughout their hospitalization.
• Triage incoming emergency patients and assist veterinarians with rapid patient assessment.
• Perform advanced Veterinary Technician skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, phlebotomy, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
• Assist with anesthesia, emergency procedures, diagnostics, and advanced treatments.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare diagnostic samples.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes promptly to the medical team.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records using EzyVet.
• Educate and communicate with clients regarding diagnostics, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate closely with Emergency, Surgery, Orthopedics, and Rehabilitation teams to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Support a collaborative, compassionate, and efficient Emergency department environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Veterinary Technician experience
• Emergency, Critical Care, or Specialty Veterinary experience preferred
• RVT, CVT, or LVT strongly preferred
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia support, and patient monitoring
• Ability to prioritize multiple patients in a fast-paced Emergency environment
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Passion for Emergency and Specialty veterinary medicine
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About the Hospital

Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center (ECVMC) is a 24/7 emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Wilmington and the surrounding coastal communities. Our collaborative team provides advanced emergency, surgical, orthopedic, and rehabilitation care while utilizing state-of-the-art technology to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Our services include:

• 24/7 Emergency Medicine
• Specialty Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Animal Rehabilitation

Advanced technology includes:

• CT Imaging
• Digital Radiology
• Ultrasound
• Comprehensive In-House Laboratory Services

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician at ECVMC, you'll gain exposure to advanced medicine, complex emergency cases, and opportunities to continue developing your technical and clinical skills alongside an experienced specialty team.

Surrounding Areas

ECVMC proudly serves Wilmington, NC and surrounding communities including Leland, Hampstead, Carolina Beach, Castle Hayne, Burgaw, Southport, Jacksonville, Surf City, Sneads Ferry, Shallotte, and Oak Island. Relocating for the right opportunity? Qualified candidates may be be eligible for relocation assistance. Wilmington offers a beautiful coastal lifestyle with nearby beaches, boating, fishing, outdoor recreation, vibrant dining, and a mild year-round climate, making it an outstanding place to live and grow your veterinary career.

Join Us

Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets, their families, and the veterinary community.

Employee Referral Bonus

Know someone who would be a great addition to our team? Ask us about our Employee Referral Bonus Program and earn rewards for helping us grow our exceptional hospital team.

Wilmington, NC

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.