Emergency Veterinary Technician

$26 - $36/hour based on experience + $3/hour overnight differential + $3/hour weekend differential + $1,500 Sign-On Bonus for RVTs or up to $3,000 for RVTs with advanced anesthesia experience + Up to $3000 relocation assistance available to applicable qualified RVTs

Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center | Wilmington, NC

Full-Time | 12-Hour Overnight Shifts | Thursday-Saturday

Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center (ECVMC) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our 24/7 Emergency team in Wilmington, NC. This is an opportunity for a Veterinary Technician who enjoys fast-paced medicine, emergency and critical care, advanced procedures, and providing exceptional patient care in a specialty animal hospital.

Compensation

• $26–$36/hr based on experience
• $3/hr overnight shift differential
• $3/hr weekend shift differential
• $1,500 sign-on bonus for RVTs
• Up to $3,000 sign-on bonus for RVTs with advanced anesthesia experience; skills assessment required
• Up to $3,000 relocation assistance available to applicable qualified RVTs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, long-term and short-term disability 
• Paid time off available upon hire
• 401(k) with employer match
• Onsite Veterinary Social Worker
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Discounted pet insurance
• Uniform allowance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Veterinary Nurse Champion Awards
• VetBloom Learning & Development Platform with RACE-approved continuing education
• Professional development assistance
• RECOVER CPR certification opportunities
• Fear Free certification opportunities
• Ethos Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Networks
• Support for aspiring Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) candidates

Schedule

• Full-time
• Three 12-hour overnight shifts per week
• Thursday–Saturday | 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
• Weekend and holiday availability required as part of the Emergency team schedule

Responsibilities

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will provide hands-on nursing care and technical support for emergency and critical patients throughout their hospitalization.

• Provide nursing care for emergency and critical patients throughout their hospitalization
• Triage incoming emergency patients and assist veterinarians with rapid patient assessment
• Perform advanced Veterinary Technician skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, phlebotomy, medication administration, and patient monitoring
• Assist with anesthesia, emergency procedures, diagnostics, and advanced treatments
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare diagnostic samples
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the medical team
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records using ezyVet
• Educate and communicate with clients regarding diagnostics, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with Emergency, Surgery, Orthopedics, and Rehabilitation teams to provide high-quality patient care
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient Emergency department
• Support a collaborative and compassionate team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Veterinary Technician experience
• Emergency, Critical Care, or Specialty Veterinary experience preferred
• RVT, CVT, or LVT strongly preferred
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia support, and patient monitoring
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients in a fast-paced Emergency environment
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and continued professional development
• Passion for Emergency and Specialty veterinary medicine
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About the Hospital

Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center (ECVMC) is a 24/7 emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Wilmington and the surrounding coastal communities. Our collaborative team provides advanced emergency, surgical, orthopedic, and rehabilitation care while utilizing state-of-the-art technology to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Our services include:

• 24/7 Emergency Medicine
• Specialty Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Animal Rehabilitation
• CT imaging
• Digital radiology
• Ultrasound
• Comprehensive in-house laboratory services

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician at ECVMC, you’ll gain exposure to advanced medicine, complex emergency cases, and opportunities to continue developing your technical and clinical skills alongside an experienced specialty team.

Surrounding Areas

ECVMC proudly serves Wilmington, NC and surrounding communities including Leland, Hampstead, Carolina Beach, Castle Hayne, Burgaw, Southport, Jacksonville, Surf City, Sneads Ferry, Shallotte, and Oak Island.

Relocating for the right opportunity? Applicable qualified RVTs may be eligible for up to $3,000 in relocation assistance. Wilmington offers a coastal lifestyle with nearby beaches, boating, fishing, outdoor recreation, vibrant dining, and a mild year-round climate, making it an appealing place to live and build your veterinary career.

Employee Referral Bonus

Know someone who would be a great addition to our team? Ask us about our Employee Referral Bonus Program and earn rewards for helping us grow our exceptional hospital team.

Join US

Apply today and build your career working alongside an experienced specialty team while caring for complex cases and continuing to develop your clinical and technical skills!

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.