Surgical Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hickory, North Carolina

Compensation: $21.00 - $26.00 / hour

Description

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital is a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital providing 24/7 emergency care and advanced specialty services to pets and their families across North Carolina. Our board-certified specialists and experienced emergency clinicians work side-by-side with a skilled technical team to deliver exceptional, compassionate care—day or night.

We are seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) with a strong background in surgical nursing and anesthesia to join our growing specialty and emergency team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a surgical technician who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants to contribute to cutting-edge procedures and patient outcomes.

Here is What Your day May Consist of:

• Provide skilled technical support during specialty and emergency surgeries, including orthopedic, soft tissue, and critical procedures.
• Perform anesthetic induction, maintenance, and monitoring, adjusting as needed for patient safety and comfort.
• Prepare surgical suites and patients for procedures, maintaining sterile technique and ensuring proper instrument handling.
• Oversee post-operative recovery and pain management, closely monitoring patient vitals and progress.
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, fellow technicians, and clients to support optimal patient care.
• Maintain detailed surgical and anesthesia records, logs, and treatment notes.
• Assist in surgical equipment sterilization and inventory management.
• Support training and mentorship of veterinary assistants and junior technicians as needed.

Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:

• Current LVT license in North Carolina (or eligibility to obtain).
• Minimum 2 years of surgical or specialty experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in anesthesia protocols, emergency response, and critical care procedures.
• Comfort working with a variety of species and complex medical conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient advocacy.
• Weekend / holiday on-call is required
  
  

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 
• Paid VTS specialization 

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