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Carolina Veterinary Specialists is Hiring Fabulous Veterinary Technicians to join the Emergency Service!

Are you intrigued by the fast-paced, high-energy aspects of emergency veterinary medicine? Are you excited about working closely with critical and specialty patients and having a close-up view of board-certified referral medicine such as Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, Internal Medicine, and Surgery? Do you thrive in a role that provides a sense of purpose while working alongside colleagues who feel like family and a company that supports your professional and career growth, as well as your overall well-being?

CVS has been providing emergency and referral specialty care to the Carolinas for over 20 years. Our core values - Compassion, Integrity, Commitment and Respect - shape our continual efforts to provide premier veterinary care and outstanding customer service. Through our educational program participation and novel therapies, we are proud to contribute to the evolving veterinary industry and through our benefits offerings and special initiatives we strive to support our team members and promote positive growth.

Who are we looking for?

Carolina Veterinary Specialists is seeking skilled and experienced veterinary nurses to join the ER team at our busy Level II VECCS-certified trauma center located in Matthews, NC. We have 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts available, which require some weekends, shared holiday and some on-call coverage.

What is the role of the Emergency Technician?

As a member of the Emergency team, you will be responsible for all aspects of Emergency care including triage, rescue efforts, providing Intensive Care to hospitalized patients, administering and monitoring anesthesia, admitting and discharging patients from the hospital, and client communication and education. This position offers the opportunity to provide specialty emergency care at the highest level.

Why should you want to work with us?

• We offer competitive pay, growth and learning opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including a variety of medical/dental/vision options with employer-paid portion of premiums, an employee assistance program with a focus on mental health and wellness, short- and long-term disability, employer paid life insurance and accident insurance, 401(k) match, uniform stipends, pet care discounts, and more!
• Our hospital is a collaborative environment where teams work together and feel like family.
• No glass ceilings! We want to build our staff up, helping them achieve new heights in their career through growth areas such as advanced skills wet labs, in-house topic rounds, and leadership development
• Most importantly, we offer an inclusive, progressive work environment and an opportunity for you to make a difference!

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate, who will possess:

• Positive, can-do attitude
• At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience experience
• Schedule compatibility and reliable transportation
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to sit or stand throughout the day; occasional bending, and kneeling; ability to lift 40 lbs unassisted

Other qualifications that you may find helpful:

• Working knowledge of standard veterinary medications
• Strong technical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, general laboratory, anesthesia and pharmacology skills
• Knowledge of normal patient parameters
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to administer and knowledge of medication and fluid therapies
• Knowledge of critical nursing care and steps to take in the event of patient compromise
• Ability to administer safe and appropriate fluid therapy
• Ability to monitor anesthesia safely
• Credential technician preferred