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Emergency Veterinary Technician

Innovetive Petcare
Hickory$18–24On-site4w ago
Employment
Full-time

About the role

  • 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  

Perks & benefits

  • 401k
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Pension Matching

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