Emergency - Veterinary Technician​/Veterinary Assistant; 2nd Shift

Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant (2nd Shift)

Pet Vet Care Centers – Matthews, NC

Join our team as a Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant for the 2nd shift. Pet Vet Care Centers is a leading veterinary healthcare provider with over 420 local hospitals and 11,000 team members nationwide, committed to improving the lives of animals and people.

As a Veterinary Technician, you will support hospital operations by providing quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients. Your responsibilities include assessing patients, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery, providing nursing care, managing supplies, maintaining records, and ensuring a safe and humane environment.

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations, interviews, reviewing care plans, and performing laboratory tests.
• Care for patients – take vital signs, collect samples, administer medications and vaccines, and bandage wounds.
• Assist with examinations and operations by assembling supplies, restraining patients, and helping the veterinarian.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications, including controlled drugs.
• Ensure patients have food and water, clean rooms and cages, and observe clinical signs.
• Fill prescriptions, log medication administration, and maintain drug security.
• Sanitize and disinfect holding and operating areas and maintain sterile supplies.
• Document patient conditions in the electronic database accurately and promptly.
• Communicate patient status to owners as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment, troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and request repairs.
• Manage inventory, place orders, verify receipts, and maintain supply records.
• Continuously update knowledge through educational opportunities.
• Release pets to owners, ensuring cleanliness and grooming.
• Follow oral and written directions and perform additional duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in Emergency, Specialty, or Urgent Care settings.

• Certification as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT, LVMT) or other state‑required license.
• Demonstrated compassion, rapport building, and emotional support for pets and owners.
• Team orientation – cooperative collaboration and goal‑oriented work.
• Dependability – reliable completion of tasks.
• Initiative – proactive problem‑solving.
• Flexibility and multitasking – adaptability to changing demands.
• Effective communication with clients and team members.
• Commitment to customer service excellence.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Adherence to standard procedures and instructions.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster).
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
• Team member pet discounts.
• Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app and 24/7 EAP.
• CE stipends and career development resources.
• Grant Circle – relief fund for personal hardship.
• Local hospital culture supported by national resources.

Pet Vet Care Centers 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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