Lead ER Veterinary Technician - Overnight

• Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Medicine  
• Overnight hospital operations  
• Team leadership and mentorship  
• Client communication and de-escalation  
• Real-time problem solving and workflow management  

• 24-Hour Emergency & Critical Care  
• Internal Medicine  
• Advanced Surgery  
• Anesthesia & Analgesia  
• Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine  
• Behavioral Medicine  
• Advanced Diagnostic Imaging  
• ICU & Oxygen Therapy Support  

• Calm under pressure  
• Technically skilled  
• Emotionally intelligent  
• Operationally aware  
• Comfortable leading in real time  

• A clinical and operational leader on the floor  
• A mentor and support resource for overnight staff  
• A point of escalation for workflow and client service concerns  
• A collaborative partner to overnight veterinarians  
• A dependable leader helping ensure continuity of care and hospital efficiency overnight  

• Experienced Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT/LVT/CVT)  
• Senior Emergency Veterinary Technicians  
• Strong Veterinary Assistants with advanced ER/ICU experience and leadership capability  

Key Responsibilities – Overnight ER Lead Technician

• Provide advanced nursing care for hospitalized ER and ICU patients  
• Monitor critical patients and respond to changes in condition  
• Perform:  
• IV catheter placement  
• Venipuncture  
• Medication administration (IV, SQ, oral)  
• Oxygen therapy support  
• Diagnostic sample collection  
• CPR and emergency stabilization support  
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring and emergency procedures  
• Support radiographic and diagnostic imaging procedures  

• Act as the primary overnight leadership presence on the floor  
• Support hospital operations in the absence of daytime leadership teams  
• Help coordinate workflow, triage, staffing support, and patient flow  
• Step into clinical responsibilities as needed to support the team during high-volume periods or call-outs  
• Assist with maintaining operational efficiency and overnight accountability  

• Mentor Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants during overnight operations  
• Provide real-time coaching and workflow guidance from the floor  
• Support onboarding and training of overnight team members  
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and supportive overnight culture  
• Help identify growth opportunities for support staff development  

• Support difficult client conversations with professionalism and empathy  
• Assist with client service escalations and emotional de-escalation situations  
• Educate clients regarding treatment plans, estimates, discharge instructions, and overnight care expectations  
• Maintain compassionate communication during emotionally charged situations  

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in:  

1. Emergency Veterinary Medicine  
2. ICU/critical care nursing  
3. High-volume veterinary environments  

• Ability to confidently support overnight ER operations independently  
• Strong technical veterinary skills and clinical judgment  
• Leadership mindset with strong communication abilities  
• Comfortable leading from the floor in a fast-paced emergency setting  
• Ability to multitask and prioritize during high-acuity caseloads  

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT) strongly preferred  
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in veterinary medicine preferred  
• Advanced ER/ICU experience highly preferred  
• Experience mentoring or coaching veterinary support staff  
• Strong Veterinary Assistants with advanced ER experience encouraged to apply  

Why Join CASE?

• Strong leadership support  
• Respect for technical skill and experience  
• Opportunities for growth and advancement  
• A collaborative specialty hospital culture  
• The ability to practice high-level medicine with autonomy and trust  

• Competitive compensation based on experience, technical skillset, and leadership background  
• Overnight / 3rd Shift Pay Differential for hours worked between 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM  
• This position is eligible for Lead Shift Differential, paid in addition to the base hourly rate listed, for shifts worked in the ER Floor Lead role.
• 401(k) with 2% company match  
• Headstart Student loan support opportunities for eligible RVT candidates.  
• Paid training and leadership development opportunities 

• Medical insurance  
• Dental insurance  
• Vision insurance  
• Life insurance  
• Paid parental leave  
• Access to BetterHelp mental well-being platform  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

• Generous Continuing Education (CE) allowance  
• 2 CE-specific PTO days  
• Paid state licensure fees and renewals  
• Growth and mentorship opportunities within CASE and Innovetive Petcare  
• Support for technicians pursuing advanced specialty growth pathways  

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

• Flexible scheduling support  
• Paid Time Off (PTO)  
• Employee pet care discounts  
• Collaborative specialty & emergency hospital environment  

• Affordable cost of living  
• Access to Charlotte & Asheville  
• Outdoor recreation & Blue Ridge Mountain access  
• Thriving veterinary referral community  
• Strong specialty and emergency caseload exposure  

• Emergency Veterinary Technician  
• ER Lead Tech  
• RVT/LVT/CVT  
• Veterinary Assistant with advanced ER/ICU experience