Description

Weekend Veterinary Assistant - Emergency & Specialty Medicine

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hickory, North Carolina

Description

Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital
Hickory, North Carolina
Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE)
Second Shift | Emergency & Specialty Practice

Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) is seeking a Weekend Veterinary Assistant to join our 24-hour Emergency and Specialty hospital in Hickory, NC.

Our 12,000-square-foot referral facility supports advanced veterinary medicine across Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Behavior, and Rehabilitation services. This role is ideal for veterinary assistants who thrive in fast-paced emergency environments and are eager to build advanced technical skills while supporting complex patient care.

If you enjoy high-acuity medicine, teamwork, and hands-on patient care, this is an opportunity to work alongside experienced emergency clinicians, specialists, and highly skilled technicians.

CASE is a large-scale emergency and specialty referral hospital equipped with advanced medical technology, including:

• Dedicated Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• CT imaging
• Digital radiology and fluoroscopy
• Advanced ultrasound
• Comprehensive in-house laboratory diagnostics
• Endoscopy and minimally invasive surgical equipment
• Full rehabilitation and sports medicine suite

Our hospital is designed to support complex medical cases, critical care patients, and advanced diagnostics in a collaborative, team-focused environment.

This is a dedicated weekend position with consistent scheduling Friday - Sunday's.

Required Availability - Second Shift

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Technical Skills

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with emergency and specialty procedures
• Perform IV catheter placement and venipuncture
• Administer medications (IV, SQ, oral) under supervision
• Assist with anesthesia preparation and monitoring
• Support radiographic imaging and diagnostic procedures
• Perform laboratory testing including bloodwork, urinalysis, and fecal testing
• Assist with emergency response and CPR protocols

Patient Care

• Provide compassionate inpatient nursing care
• Monitor hospitalized and post-operative patients
• Recognize and communicate changes in patient condition
• Assist with patient handling and restraint

Client Support & Documentation

• Communicate with clients regarding patient care and updates
• Support patient admissions and discharges
• Assist with discharge instructions and treatment plan education
• Maintain accurate medical records and invoicing documentation

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience working as a Veterinary Assistant
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills
• Ability to stay calm and focused in high-pressure emergency situations
• Team-oriented attitude with strong communication skills

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential
• Previous Emergency or Specialty Veterinary Hospital experience
• Familiarity with critical care workflows

Benefits

Full-time team members receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee pet care discounts
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Career growth within a specialty and emergency hospital environment

At CASE, our team members have the opportunity to:

✔ Work in a modern 12,000 sq ft specialty and emergency facility
✔ Learn from board-certified specialists and emergency clinicians
✔ Develop advanced skills in ICU care, diagnostics, and specialty medicine
✔ Be part of a collaborative and compassionate veterinary team
✔ Grow your career in emergency and specialty veterinary medicine

If you're searching for:

• Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Hickory NC
• Emergency Veterinary Assistant Jobs
• Weekend Veterinary Assistant Positions
• Specialty Veterinary Hospital Careers

We encourage you to apply today and join our growing team at Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital.