Emergency Veterinary Technician - Afternoon and Evenings

About the role

Join a High-Performing Emergency & Critical Care Team

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients
• Support efficient workflow and patient care during high-volume periods
• Assist with emergency triage and patient stabilization
• Administer medications (IV, SQ, oral)
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring and procedural support
• Perform laboratory diagnostics (blood, urine, fecal testing)
• Auxiliary support for radiographic and diagnostic imaging procedures
• Assist with patient restraint and treatment procedures
• Collaborate with ER doctors, specialists, RVTs, assistants, and CSRs

Qualifications

• Strong interest in Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Medicine
• Experience in Emergency veterinary medicine, ICU nursing, high-volume general practice, and 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
• Caregiver 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

Benefits

• Full-Time Benefits & Incentives
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Financial & Professional Support
• RVT Growth & Development Opportunities