Description

Specialty Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hickory, North Carolina

Compensation: $26.00 - $30.00 / hour

Description

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital is a 24/7 referral and emergency veterinary center dedicated to delivering advanced, collaborative care across a wide range of specialties. Our team includes board-certified specialists, experienced emergency clinicians, and a talented technical staff united by a passion for excellence in patient care.

We are currently seeking a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) to join our growing hospital. Whether your certification is in anesthesia, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or another NAVTA-recognized specialty, we welcome your expertise and leadership to help elevate our patient care, support team development, and drive innovation across services.

Here is What Your day May Consist of:

• Apply advanced nursing skills and critical thinking in specialty and emergency settings.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to other veterinary technicians and assistants.
• Actively participate in case management, client education, and patient advocacy.
• Ensure best practices in anesthesia, pain management, diagnostics, and nursing care, according to your specialty.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely medical records and logs.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, protocol development, and inventory within your department.
• Support ongoing technician training and continuing education efforts within the hospital.

Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in any NAVTA-recognized specialty.
• Active LVT license in North Carolina, or ability to obtain.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in a veterinary hospital setting.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Passion for teaching, collaboration, and elevating the standard of care.

Here is What We Will Offer You:

• Exceptional compensation
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)
• Retirement: 401(K) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Training and career development
• Paid license fees and dues
• Generous CE allowance

Ready for your next Adventure to live your best Veterinary Lifestyle? Apply Today!!!

About Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital is a multi-specialty practice with specialists in internal medicine, surgery, and 24-hour emergency and critical care housed in a beautiful newly built 12,000-square-foot Hospital in Hickory, NC.

We have 12 exam rooms, a fully equipped rehabilitation department, and state-of-the-art equipment. We have the ability to provide superior specialty care with computed tomography, fluoroscopy, digital radiology, color-flow doppler ultrasound, I-131 therapy, minimally invasive surgical equipment, and comprehensive surgical instrumentation.

We have a team of highly skilled board-certified specialists, emergency clinicians, veterinary technicians, and support staff that believe in quality and excellence in everything we do and encourage individuals who embrace a fast-paced atmosphere with honesty and transparency.

Hear more about working with us from the team at Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital!

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.