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Lead ER Veterinary Technician - Overnight

Innovetive Petcare

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 May 2026

💰 $56,000/yr($48,000/yr – $56,000/yr)

About the role

Lead ER Veterinary Technician - Overnight

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hickory, North Carolina

Compensation: $24.00 - $28.00 / hour

Description

Lead Emergency & ICU Operations When Pets Need You Most

Are you an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician, ER Lead Tech, or seasoned Veterinary Assistant ready to step into a high-impact overnight leadership role within a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital?

Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) is seeking a Full-Time Overnight ER Lead Technician to support our 3rd Shift Emergency & ICU operations in Hickory, North Carolina.

This is not just a technical role — this is a hands-on clinical leadership opportunity designed for someone who thrives in:

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

As the overnight clinical leader on the floor, you will help guide hospital operations during the absence of daytime leadership while serving as a trusted resource for technicians, assistants, doctors, and clients alike.

CASE is a 24/7 Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Referral Hospital providing advanced emergency, critical care, surgical, and specialty services across Western North Carolina.

Our hospital includes:

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

This is a hospital built for veterinary professionals who want to practice advanced medicine while working within a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Overnight emergency medicine requires a unique type of veterinary professional:

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

As the Overnight ER Lead Technician, you will serve as:

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

This role is ideal for:

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

Emergency & ICU Patient Care

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

Overnight Hospital Operations Leadership

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

Team Development & Coaching