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Lead ER Veterinary Technician Overnight
Job Location:
Job Location:
Hickory, NC - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 24 - 28
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Lead Emergency & ICU Operations When Pets Need You Most
Are you an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician ER Lead Tech or seasoned Veterinary Assistant ready to step into a high-impact overnight leadership role within a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital
Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) is seeking a Full-Time Overnight ER Lead Technician to support our 3rd Shift Emergency & ICU operations in Hickory North Carolina.
This is not just a technical role this is a hands-on clinical leadership opportunity designed for someone who thrives in:
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Medicine
- Overnight hospital operations
- Team leadership and mentorship
- Client communication and de-escalation
- Real-time problem solving and workflow management
As the overnight clinical leader on the floor you will help guide hospital operations during the absence of daytime leadership while serving as a trusted resource for technicians assistants doctors and clients alike.
CASE is a 24/7 Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Referral Hospital providing advanced emergency critical care surgical and specialty services across Western North Carolina.
Our hospital includes:
- 24-Hour Emergency & Critical Care
- Internal Medicine
- Advanced Surgery
- Anesthesia & Analgesia
- Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine
- Behavioral Medicine
- Advanced Diagnostic Imaging
- ICU & Oxygen Therapy Support
This is a hospital built for veterinary professionals who want to practice advanced medicine while working within a collaborative high-performing team culture.
Overnight emergency medicine requires a unique type of veterinary professional:
- Calm under pressure
- Technically skilled
- Emotionally intelligent
- Operationally aware
- Comfortable leading in real time
As the Overnight ER Lead Technician you will serve as:
- A clinical and operational leader on the floor
- A mentor and support resource for overnight staff
- A point of escalation for workflow and client service concerns
- A collaborative partner to overnight veterinarians
- A dependable leader helping ensure continuity of care and hospital efficiency overnight
This role is ideal for:
- Experienced Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT/LVT/CVT)
- Senior Emergency Veterinary Technicians
- Strong Veterinary Assistants with advanced ER/ICU experience and leadership capability
Key Responsibilities Overnight ER Lead Technician
Emergency & ICU Patient Care
- Provide advanced nursing care for hospitalized ER and ICU patients
- Monitor critical patients and respond to changes in condition
- Perform:
- IV catheter placement
- Venipuncture
- Medication administration (IV SQ oral)
- Oxygen therapy support
- Diagnostic sample collection
- CPR and emergency stabilization support
- Assist with anesthesia monitoring and emergency procedures
- Support radiographic and diagnostic imaging procedures
Overnight Hospital Operations Leadership
- Act as the primary overnight leadership presence on the floor
- Support hospital operations in the absence of daytime leadership teams
- Help coordinate workflow triage staffing support and patient flow
- Step into clinical responsibilities as needed to support the team during high-volume periods or call-outs
- Assist with maintaining operational efficiency and overnight accountability
Team Development & Coaching
- Mentor Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants during overnight operations
- Provide real-time coaching and workflow guidance from the floor
- Support onboarding and training of overnight team members
- Foster a collaborative accountable and supportive overnight culture
- Help identify growth opportunities for support staff development
Client Communication & De-Escalation
- Support difficult client conversations with professionalism and empathy
- Assist with client service escalations and emotional de-escalation situations
- Educate clients regarding treatment plans estimates discharge instructions and overnight care expectations
- Maintain compassionate communication during emotionally charged situations
What Were Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Strong background in:
- Emergency Veterinary Medicine
- ICU/critical care nursing
- High-volume veterinary environments
- Ability to confidently support overnight ER operations independently
- Strong technical veterinary skills and clinical judgment
- Leadership mindset with strong communication abilities
- Comfortable leading from the floor in a fast-paced emergency setting
- Ability to multitask and prioritize during high-acuity caseloads
Preferred Qualifications
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT) strongly preferred
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience in veterinary medicine preferred
- Advanced ER/ICU experience highly preferred
- Experience mentoring or coaching veterinary support staff
- Strong Veterinary Assistants with advanced ER experience encouraged to apply
Why Join CASE
At CASE we believe overnight teams deserve:
- Strong leadership support
- Respect for technical skill and experience
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- A collaborative specialty hospital culture
- The ability to practice high-level medicine with autonomy and trust
This role offers the opportunity to become a key operational and clinical leader within our Emergency & ICU team.
Full-Time Benefits & Incentives
We believe exceptional veterinary professionals deserve exceptional support.
Compensation & Financial Incentives
- Competitive compensation based on experience technical skillset and leadership background
- Overnight / 3rd Shift Pay Differential for hours worked between 12:00 AM 8:00 AM
- This position is eligible for Lead Shift Differential paid in addition to the base hourly rate listed for shifts worked in the ER Floor Lead role.
- 401(k) with 2% company match
- Headstart Student loan support opportunities for eligible RVT candidates.
- Paid training and leadership development opportunities
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Access to BetterHelp mental well-being platform
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional Growth & RVT Support
- Generous Continuing Education (CE) allowance
- 2 CE-specific PTO days
- Paid state licensure fees and renewals
- Growth and mentorship opportunities within CASE and Innovetive Petcare
- Support for technicians pursuing advanced specialty growth pathways
HeadStart Student Loan Support Program
Eligible RVTs who:
- Graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Successfully passed the VTNE within the past 3 years
may qualify for Innovetive Petcares HeadStart Program designed to support newly credentialed technicians as they transition into advanced clinical practice.
Additional Benefits
- Flexible scheduling support
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee pet care discounts
- Collaborative specialty & emergency hospital environment
Why Hickory North Carolina
Enjoy the perfect balance of career growth and quality of life:
- Affordable cost of living
- Access to Charlotte & Asheville
- Outdoor recreation & Blue Ridge Mountain access
- Thriving veterinary referral community
- Strong specialty and emergency caseload exposure
Ready to Lead Overnight Emergency Operations at CASE
If you are an experienced:
If you are an experienced:
- Emergency Veterinary Technician
- ER Lead Tech
- RVT/LVT/CVT
- Veterinary Assistant with advanced ER/ICU experience
who is ready to help lead a high-performing overnight emergency team we want to hear from you.
Apply today and join Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) where leadership emergency medicine and advanced patient care come together overnight.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
We handle the day-to-day business operations while you provide excellent medical care. Join a veterinary family that cares about your happiness and success.
