Veterinary Assistant (Surgery) - Carolina Veterinary Specialists - Matthews

? NOW HIRING: Experienced Surgery Veterinary Technician (RVT or Equivalent Experience) ?

Carolina Veterinary Specialists Matthews, NC | PetVet Care Centers

We are seeking an


experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)


or


technician with equivalent surgical anesthesia experience


to join our Surgery team.

Minimum requirement:


35+ years of hands-on surgical monitoring experience in a high-acuity environment.

This is an


advanced surgery and anesthesia-focused role


. Candidates must already be confident and competent in anesthesia monitoring and perioperative patient management.

At PetVet Care Centers, we are committed to delivering the


Ultimate Care Experience every pet, every client, every time


, supported by a


Culture of Care


that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth.

What Youll Do

• 
  
  
  Full
  
  
  anesthesia management
  
  
  : induction, maintenance, and recovery monitoring
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  Continuous
  
  
  intraoperative anesthesia monitoring and intervention
  
  
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  Surgical assisting across
  
  
  elective, emergency, and specialty procedures
  
  
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  Advanced patient care including
  
  
  airway management, stabilization, and critical nursing support
  
  
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  
  
  Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, surgical prep, diagnostics, and lab sampling
  
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  Patient recovery monitoring, triage support, and discharge communication
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  Accurate and timely medical record documentation
  
  
  
  

Required Experience (RVT or Equivalent)

• 
  
  
  
  
  RVT preferred OR 35+ years equivalent surgical anesthesia monitoring experience required
  
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  Demonstrated competency in
  
  
  live surgical anesthesia monitoring (not observational experience)
  
  
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  Strong understanding of
  
  
  anesthetic pharmacology, physiology, and patient response to anesthesia
  
  
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  Experience with
  
  
  airway management, intubation, and perioperative support
  
  
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  Proficient in core technical skills: IV catheter placement, venipuncture, surgical prep, lab work
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  Ability to function independently in a
  
  
  fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment
  
  
  
  
  
  

???? Candidates without direct surgical monitoring experience will not be considered.

Schedule

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  4-day work week
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  Rotating shared on-call coverage required
  
  
  
  

What We Offer

• 
  
  
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  Paid parental leave
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  401(k) with discretionary employer contribution
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  CE stipends and career development resources
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  Team member pet discounts
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  Mental health & wellbeing support (EAP + Calm app access)
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  Grant Circle hardship assistance program
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  Competitive pay:
  
  
  $25$33/hour
  
  
  

Why CVS Matthews / PetVet

With 420+ hospitals and 11,000+ team members nationwide


, PetVet offers:

• 
  
  
  Local leadership with national support
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  Strong surgeontechnician collaboration
  
  
  
  



• 
  
  
  Advanced learning opportunities (wet labs, rounds, CE)
  
  
  
  



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  A culture built on accountability, growth, and high-quality patient care
  
  
  
  

???? If you are already performing at a surgical anesthesia level and are ready to work in a high-performing specialty surgery environment, we encourage you to apply.

Pay Range

$25






$33 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, were committed to a


Culture of Care


for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With


more than 420 hospitals across the U.S.


and a team of over


11,000 dedicated professionals


, including


1700+ veterinarians


, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on


partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy


, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether youre providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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