Job Description
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) - Internal Medicine
Department: Veterinary Technicians
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 / hour
Advance Your Career in Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Medicine
Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) is seeking a Full-Time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to support our growing Internal Medicine team within our collaborative 24/7 Emergency & Specialty Referral Hospital in Hickory, NC
This opportunity is ideal for experienced RVTs, Emergency Veterinary Technicians, or specialty-driven technicians looking to grow their careers in:
- Internal Medicine & Complex Case Management
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Advanced Diagnostics & Referral Medicine
- Patient Advocacy & Advanced Nursing Care
- Collaborative Specialty Medicine
At CASE, you’ll work alongside board-certified specialists in a fast-paced hospital designed for veterinary professionals who want to practice at the top of their license, strengthen their technical skills, and contribute to high-level patient care.
- 24-Hour Emergency & Critical Care
- Internal Medicine
- Advanced Surgery
- Anesthesia & Analgesia
- Behavioral Medicine
- Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine
- I-131 Therapy
Our 12,000 sq. ft specialty facility includes:
- Dedicated ICU & advanced oxygen therapy
- CT, digital radiology & fluoroscopy
- Advanced ultrasound & endoscopy
- Comprehensive in-house diagnostics
- Multiple surgical suites
- Rehabilitation suite with underwater treadmill & laser therapy
This is a full-time specialty RVT opportunity supporting a referral-based Internal Medicine caseload. Candidates should be comfortable with a flexible schedule that supports patient care needs within a specialty hospital environment.
Participation in a rotating weekend on-call schedule is required to support urgent Internal Medicine cases, hospitalized patients, and continuity of care after hours. RVTs will work closely with our Internal Medicine specialists and Emergency team to ensure seamless patient support during on-call coverage.
Internal Medicine RVT – Key Responsibilities
As part of our Internal Medicine team, you will play a critical role in supporting complex specialty cases and advanced patient care.
Internal Medicine & Advanced Diagnostics
- Assist with advanced Internal Medicine procedures and diagnostics
- Support endoscopy, bronchoscopy, cystoscopy, and ultrasound procedures
- Collect and process advanced diagnostic samples
- Monitor hospitalized Internal Medicine patients
- Support management of chronic and complex medical cases
- Maintain detailed and accurate medical documentation
Emergency & Critical Care Support
- Monitor and manage hospitalized ICU and specialty patients
- Perform advanced catheter placement and nursing care
- Support emergency stabilization and treatment workflows
- Provide advanced patient monitoring and advocacy
Anesthesia & Procedural Support
- Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Support advanced procedural sedation and pain management
- Assist with invasive monitoring and specialty procedures
Clinical Leadership & Mentorship
- Serve as a clinical resource for Veterinary Assistants and technicians
- Mentor and support junior technicians
- Assist with workflow optimization and SOP development
- Support technician training and continuing education initiatives
- Collaborate closely with board-certified specialists and emergency clinicians
What We're Looking For
Preferred Qualifications
Why RVTs & VTS Professionals Choose CASE
At CASE, we are committed to:
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Clinical excellence in specialty and emergency medicine
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Technician empowerment and growth
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Collaborative, team-based medicine
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Advanced patient care and innovation
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Supporting RVTs pursuing specialization
This is more than a job — it is an opportunity to build a long-term career in specialty veterinary medicine with a hospital that values and invests in its technical teams.
Full-Time RVT Benefits & Incentives
We believe exceptional veterinary professionals deserve exceptional support.
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term & long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Membership available to Calm Health
- Resources available to you and your family from Rocket Lawyer.
Financial & Professional Support
- Competitive compensation based on experience and specialty skillset
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401(k) with employer match
- Paid license fees and renewal reimbursement
- Generous Continuing Education (CE) allowance
- CE support for technicians pursuing a VTS pathway
- Paid professional dues and licensure support for RVT candidates.
- Employee pet care discounts
Innovetive Petcare RVT Headstart Program
Eligible Registered Veterinary Technicians may qualify for:
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HeadStart Student Loan Support Program
- Available to RVTs who graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program in the last 3 years
- Must have successfully passed the VTNE
- Structured technician growth and mentorship opportunities
- Advanced specialty training support
- Leadership and development opportunities within the Innovetive Petcare network
Work-Life Balance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
- Flexible scheduling considerations
- Supportive specialty team culture
📍 Why Hickory, North Carolina?
Hickory offers an incredible balance of career growth and quality of life:
- Affordable cost of living
- Access to Charlotte & Asheville
- Proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains
- Thriving veterinary referral community
- Outdoor recreation & family-friendly living
Ready to Advance Your Veterinary Technician Career?
If you are a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) seeking a high-impact opportunity in:
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Internal Medicine
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Emergency & Critical Care
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Specialty Veterinary Medicine
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Advanced Nursing & Diagnostics
…we would love to connect with you.
👉 Apply today and join Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) — where advanced medicine, collaboration, and technician growth come together.
