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ICU Veterinary Technicians / Assistants (2nd & 3rd Shift Sign-On Bonus!)

Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency·Charlotte, North Carolina

$23 - $23/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
·Posted 5 months ago
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About the role

ICU technicians are responsible for providing exceptional nursing care to all hospitalized specialty and emergency patients, working alongside specialists and ER veterinarians. This includes assisting veterinarians in all aspects of care, providing advanced nursing, performing procedures like venipuncture and catheter placement, and monitoring anesthesia.

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***Applications are only accepted through our Human Resources platform, Centrally HR. Please CLICK HERE [https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/CBIZ20503.careers?ApplyToJob=436542213&full_apply=&jobid=436542213] to apply ***

CARE | Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency is an independently, woman owned 24-hour Emergency and Specialty Referral Hospital in Charlotte, NC that offers its employees a fun company culture, supportive work environment, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth! Board-certified specialty services offered include internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, surgery, oncology, and ophthalmology. Our advanced diagnostic services include ultrasonography and echocardiography, electroencephalography, endoscopy, rapid-scan CT imaging, high field MRI, and cardio cath lab, in addition to many others.

CARE is seeking talented Registered Veterinary Technicians and Assistants to join our ICU team! If you enjoy providing a high level of nursing care to your patients and going above and beyond to ensure the comfort, safety, and health of your patients then the ICU is where you belong! ICU technicians are responsible for providing exceptional nursing care for our hospitalized patients. ICU technicians care for all hospitalized specialty and emergency patients which affords you the opportunity to work with all of our specialists and ER veterinarians.

***Applications are only accepted through our Human Resources platform, Centrally HR. Please CLICK HERE [https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/CBIZ20503.careers?ApplyToJob=436542213&full_apply=&jobid=436542213] to apply ***

Shifts Available

  • 1st shift
  • ICU: 6am to 4pm
  • Work 5 days/ off 5 days, then work 2 days, off 2 days
  • 2nd shift
  • ICU: 2pm to 12am
  • Work 5 days/ off 5 days, then work 2 days, off 2 days
  • $2/shift differential applies
  • All schedules offered are full-time and overtime is available.
  • As a 24/7 hospital, some holidays and weekends will be required.

Requirements

  • High school degree or equivalent
  • A minimum of 2 years of veterinary technician experience is required
  • RVT preferred but not required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • The ability to lift up to 40lbs unassisted
  • Emotionally intelligent
  • Critical thinking
  • Able to safely restrain patients for extended periods of time
  • Proficient with technology including electronic medical record systems, automated lab analyzers, digital radiology

Responsibilities

  • Assist veterinarians in all aspects of care
  • Provide advanced nursing care to patients with compassion
  • Venipuncture: jugular, cephalic, saphenous
  • IV Catheter placement
  • Automated and manual laboratory analysis
  • Digital radiology
  • Triage patients and anticipate veterinarian's needs to maintain workflow
  • Anesthesia induction, endotracheal intubation, and anesthesia monitoring
  • Provide compassionate customer service to our clients
  • Medical calculations

Benefits

  • 80-hours of PTO initially - more with tenor!
  • Company Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance
  • $1,500/yr Health Reimbursement Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discount
  • $750/yr CE Allowance
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement - we'll pay for licensing!

See what its like being an ICU Tech at CARE! Click HERE! [https://youtu.be/kwbK54uiJlc]

Ready to apply? Applications are only accepted through our Human Resources platform, Centrally HR. Please CLICK HERE [https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/CBIZ20503.careers?ApplyToJob=436542213&full_apply=&jobid=436542213] to apply!

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$23 - $23/hr
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted
Feb 17, 2026
Closes
May 18, 2026
Application
Employer website
CA

Hiring organization

Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency

Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency (CARE) is a state-of-the-art veterinary facility in Charlotte offering 24/7 emergency care and board-certified specialty care. We see specialty appointments by referral from your primary veterinarian and are open and staffed for emergencies...

Salary listed on 3 jobs
IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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