Ethos Veterinary Health·Wilmington, North Carolina
Provide advanced specialty care for internal medicine patients through diagnostics, treatments, and hospitalizations. Responsibilities include safely restraining animals, preparing patients for procedures, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Veterinary Technician | $19-$35/hr
Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center (ECVMC) is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine team in Wilmington, NC. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Credentialed Veterinary Technician who enjoys specialty medicine, advanced diagnostics, and working alongside a collaborative team to provide exceptional patient care.
About the Hospital
Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center (ECVMC) is a 24/7 emergency and specialty referral hospital located in Wilmington, NC. Our hospital provides advanced veterinary care through Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics, and Rehabilitation services.
Our collaborative teams work with advanced technology and complex medical cases while supporting continued learning and professional development. At ECVMC, you'll work alongside experienced specialists and veterinary professionals in an environment focused on teamwork, compassion, and exceptional patient care.
ECVMC proudly serves Wilmington, NC and surrounding communities including Leland, Hampstead, Carolina Beach, Castle Hayne, Burgaw, Southport, Jacksonville, Surf City, Sneads Ferry, Shallotte, and Oak Island.
Relocating for the right opportunity? Qualified candidates may be eligible for relocation assistance. Wilmington offers a beautiful coastal lifestyle with nearby beaches, boating, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant downtown community, making it an excellent place to grow your veterinary career.
Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our Internal Medicine team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets, their families, and the veterinary community.
Know someone who would be a great fit for our team? Ask us about our Employee Referral Program and earn rewards for referring qualified candidates.
Wilmington, NC
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day.
You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street.
You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
Previous veterinary experience is preferred, along with the ability to handle animals and lift up to 50 pounds. Certification as a Veterinary Assistant or Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT) is preferred.
Market context
Demand for veterinary technicians in internal medicine is typically strongest in specialty and emergency settings, where patient monitoring, diagnostics, and coordinated care are ongoing needs. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer credentialed technicians or experienced veterinary assistants who can handle dogs and cats safely, lift 50 pounds, and work in fast-paced clinical environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight specialty or emergency experience and patient-handling skills.