Weekend Veterinary Assistant

Weekend Veterinary Assistant

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hickory, North Carolina

Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital

📍 Hickory, NC

Higher Pay | Weekend Differential | Emergency & Specialty Medicine

Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital is hiring a Weekend-Only Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency and specialty team in our brand-new 12,000-square-foot facility in Hickory, NC
.

We are a multi-specialty and 24-hour emergency hospital offering Internal Medicine, Surgery, Behavior, Rehabilitation, and Critical Care services. Our hospital is fully equipped with a dedicated ICU, advanced imaging (CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, digital radiology), in-house laboratory, and rehabilitation suite
, allowing our teams to deliver gold-standard patient care in a high‑volume, high‑acuity environment.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast‑paced medicine and prefers a condensed, consistent weekend schedule with premium weekend pay.

• Friday
• Saturday
• Sunday
• 2nd Shift

• IV catheter placement and venipuncture
• Administer medications (IV, SQ, oral)
• Assist with anesthesia protocols and monitoring
• Support radiographic procedures
• Perform diagnostic testing (blood, urine, fecal)
• CPR knowledge and emergency response experience

• Provide compassionate, high-quality inpatient care
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition
• Monitor hospitalized and post‑operative patients

• Communicate clearly with clients regarding patient care
• Educate on treatment plans and discharge instructions
• Admit and discharge patients professionally
• Ensure accurate invoicing and medical record‑keeping

• RVT preferred
• Experience as a Veterinary assistant required (ER / specialty experience strongly plus)
• Confident animal handling and restraint skills
• Ability to stay calm and focused in high‑pressure environments
• Reliable, team‑oriented, and professional
• Passion for emergency and specialty veterinary medicine

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training

• Work in a state‑of‑the‑art specialty & emergency facility
• Learn alongside board‑certified specialists and emergency clinicians
• Be part of a team built on compassion, preparation, and excellence
• Develop advanced skills in emergency, ICU, diagnostics, and specialty care
• Strong support system with experienced technicians and clinicians