Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country·Boone, North Carolina
Assist doctors with emergency patient care, including triage, blood draws, IV placement, and monitoring hospitalized pets. Provide compassionate communication to clients and maintain efficient patient flow within the clinic.
Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Technician or Assistant!
Role: Veterinary Technician or Assistant Status: Full-time or Part-time Salary: Negotiable and based on experience & licensure Schedule: Primarily 2nd shift; typical shifts include 4 pm–12 am or 5 pm–1 am with rotating weekends Benefits Highlights Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love emergency medicine, and want to be part of a supportive, hardworking team? Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country is growing and looking to add a Veterinary Assistant or Technician to our ER family! At Animal Emergency Clinic, no two days are ever the same. Our team works together to provide exceptional emergency and critical care to pets when they need us most. We’re looking for someone dependable, motivated, compassionate, and eager to learn. Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country Exciting and rewarding emergency medicine environment Supportive and collaborative team culture Opportunities to learn and build advanced clinical skills Meaningful work helping pets and people during emergencies A workplace where employees feel valued and appreciated What You’ll Do Assist doctors and technicians with patient care Triage and intake emergency patients Draw blood and place IV catheters Monitor hospitalized patients Administer medications and treatments Take radiographs and patient vitals Enter charges and help maintain patient flow Provide compassionate client communication during stressful situations What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring Compassion, reliability, and strong work ethic Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment Positive attitude and eagerness to learn Strong teamwork and communication skills Interest in emergency and critical care medicine Veterinary experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate The Extras You’ll Actually Feel Exposure to diverse emergency medicine cases Mentorship and hands-on learning opportunities Supportive team members who genuinely help each other A dynamic work environment where no two shifts are alike Excellent experience for veterinary technology students and pre-veterinary students Benefits You Can’t Beat Financial Benefits A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Account (full-time only) 529 Savings Plan Tuition Support Program (full-time only) Referral bonus program Wellness Benefits Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only) Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only) Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply. Sick Time / Paid Time Off Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets Pet discounts on services and products Pet food discount program Workplace Benefits Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program State license reimbursement VTNE exam fee reimbursement Professional development opportunities Continuing education allowance Uniform allowance Lifestyle Benefits Six paid holidays (full-time only) Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program Join Our Team! If you’re ready for an exciting career helping pets and people in emergency medicine, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country team! Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
Candidates should be dependable and compassionate with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Veterinary experience is preferred, but the clinic is willing to train the right candidate.
Market context
Veterinary technician openings in North Carolina are often driven by steady clinic and hospital staffing needs, especially for candidates with hands-on animal care experience. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer an NC state RVT license and a strong grasp of animal behavior and healthcare. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and if you are applying, highlight your one year of clinical experience and any licensure progress.
