Emergency Veterinary Technician

Join a High-Performing Emergency & Critical Care Team

Are you an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician , Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) , or skilled Veterinary Assistant looking to grow your career in a fast-paced Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospital?

Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) is seeking a Full- Time 2nd Shift ER Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant to support our growing Emergency & ICU department in Hickory, North Carolina.

This is an exciting opportunity for veterinary professionals who thrive in:

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

We are especially interested in:

• 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

If you are looking for a hospital that values technical skill, teamwork, professional development, and high-quality medicine — CASE is ready to support your growth.

About CASE – Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency

CASE is a 24/7 Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Referral Hospital providing advanced emergency, surgical, and specialty care throughout Western North Carolina.

Our specialty services include:

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

Our purpose-built specialty hospital includes:

• 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

This is a hospital designed for veterinary professionals who want to:

• 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

Emergency & Critical Care Patient Support

• 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

Technical Veterinary Skills

• 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

Team Collaboration & Client Support

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Strong interest in Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Medicine

• Experience in:

• Emergency veterinary medicine

• ICU nursing
• High-volume general practice
• Specialty referral medicine

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Experience with:

• Advanced anesthesia monitoring

• Critical care nursing
• Emergency triage
• Surgical support

• ICU workflows

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

Why Join CASE?

At CASE, we are committed to:

• 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

This is more than a job — it is an opportunity to build a long-term career in Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Medicine.

Full-Time Benefits & Incentives

We believe exceptional veterinary professionals deserve exceptional support.

Health & Wellness Benefits

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

Financial & Professional Support

• 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

RVT Growth & Development Opportunities

• 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

HeadStart Student Loan Support Program

Eligible RVTs who:

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

…may qualify for Innovetive Petcare’s HeadStart Program , designed to support newly credentialed technicians as they transition into advanced clinical practice.

Additional Benefits

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

📍 Why Hickory, North Carolina?

Enjoy the perfect combination of career growth and quality of life:

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

** Ready to Grow Your ER Veterinary Career at CASE?**

If you are a:

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

…and you are ready to grow within a collaborative Emergency & Specialty hospital environment, we want to hear from you.

👉 Apply today and join Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) — where emergency medicine, teamwork, and professional growth come together.