Veterinary Technician Assistant - Emergency

Overview

Join Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital as a Veterinary Technician Assistant in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will support our doctors, technicians, and patients while developing your clinical skills in emergency and general hospital operations.

• Assist doctors and nurses with patient care and procedures
• Perform daily husbandry for hospitalized patients, including feeding, walking, and cleaning
• Restrain patients using fear-free handling techniques
• Prepare and run in-house laboratory tests (CBC, Chemistry, UA, etc.)
• Stock treatment and exam areas, maintain hospital cleanliness, and manage laundry
• Assist in surgery by setting up and cleaning surgical areas, wrapping instruments, and supporting anesthesia recovery
• Support outpatient appointments by preparing rooms, restraining for diagnostics, and cleaning between patients
• Maintain accurate patient charts and assist with daily checklists
• Provide overall support to ensure smooth daily hospital operations

• Full-time position with flexible scheduling
• Typical hours between 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM, including some weekends
• Shifts may include Saturday–Monday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with flexibility for four 10-hour shifts per week

• $16.00–$22.00/hour, commensurate with experience

• Supportive, team-first environment that encourages growth
• Continuing education and on-the-job training opportunities
• Competitive paid time off and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee pet care discounts
• Uniform allowance
• Opportunities to advance within a multi-service hospital

• Previous experience in a veterinary or animal care setting required
• Strong animal handling skills and a calm, compassionate demeanor
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new skills
• A positive, dependable attitude and love for helping animals

If you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary technician career and want to be part of a hospital where growth, teamwork, and compassion are core values, we’d love to hear from you.