Emergency Veterinary Technician

Emergency Veterinary Technician (RVT/CVT/LVT) Location: Wilmington, NC Full‑Time • 12‑Hour Shifts • Days and Overnights Pay & Benefits $21.75–$28.00 per hour based on experience $2.00 per hour overnight differential $1.00 per hour weekend differential $1,500 sign‑on bonus for RVTs Up to $3,000 sign‑on bonus for RVTs with advanced anesthesia experience (skills assessment required) Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid Time Off available upon hire Veterinary Social Worker onsite Employee Assistance Program Employee pet discounts Discounted pet insurance Uniform allowance Referral bonus program Veterinary Nurse Champion Awards VetBloom Learning & Development Platform with RACE‑approved CE RECOVER CPR certification opportunities Fear Free certification opportunities Ethos Peer‑to‑Peer Mentorship Networks Support for aspiring VTS candidates Schedule Options 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Thursday–Saturday) 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (Thursday–Saturday) What You’ll Do As an Emergency Veterinary Technician you will triage incoming emergency patients and support their care throughout their visit. You will work closely with emergency veterinarians to assist with assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures while utilizing advanced technical skills including phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, patient monitoring, and anesthesia support. Additional duties include laboratory testing, processing diagnostic samples, administering medications, maintaining accurate medical records in EzyVet, and providing exceptional communication and education to clients regarding their pet’s condition, treatment plans, and follow‑up care. You will collaborate with our Surgery, Orthopedics, and Rehabilitation teams to deliver outstanding patient care. What We’re Looking For Minimum 2 years of Veterinary Technician experience Emergency, critical care, or specialty medicine experience preferred RVT, CVT, or LVT strongly preferred Strong technical skills including venipuncture and catheter placement Excellent communication and client service skills Ability to remain calm and organized in a fast‑paced emergency environment Fluent in English speaking and reading Why Join ECVMC At Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center you will work alongside a highly skilled emergency and specialty team while gaining exposure to advanced medicine and complex cases. Our hospital offers access to 24/7 emergency services, specialty surgery, orthopedics, animal rehabilitation, CT imaging, digital radiology, ultrasound, and comprehensive in‑house laboratory services. We serve Wilmington and surrounding communities including Leland, Hampstead, Carolina Beach, Castle Hayne, Burgaw, Southport, Jacksonville, Surf City, Sneads Ferry, Shallotte, and Oak Island. Considering relocation? Join a growing specialty hospital while enjoying Wilmington’s coastal lifestyle, beaches, boating, outdoor recreation, and year‑round mild climate. Apply today to join our Emergency Veterinary Technician team! Equal Opportunity Employer Ethos Veterinary Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. #J-18808-Ljbffr