Job Description

Eastern Carolina Veterinary Referral in Wilmington, NC is hiring an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join their outstanding Surgery & Anesthesia  team!

Compensation: $26 - $35/hr, based on experience and licensure. 

Schedule:   Full-Time, Five 8-hour shifts or Four 10-hour shifts per week, overtime opportunities available!

Benefits: 

• Paid Time Off benefits available upon hire 
• Veterinary Social Worker on Staff at Hospital Location
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance Plans
• Discounted Employee Pet Insurance, Pet Services, and Supplies
• 401k Planning, with Employer Matching Structure
• Access to Ethos-wide expansive VetBloom Learning and Development platform with RACE approved CE
• Veterinary Nurse Champion Awards
• Recover CPR and Fear Free certification initiatives
• Ethos Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Networks for continued LVT/CVT growth and aspiring VTS team members
• Referral Program
• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

ECVR is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our high-performing Surgery & Anesthesia Department . As a Surgical RVT, you'll work alongside four board-certified surgeons and an anesthesiologist in a modern facility equipped with advanced technology like CT, MRI, endoscopy, and arthroscopy. You’ll be responsible for surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, patient charting, and ensuring smooth transitions from admission to discharge.

About You: An experienced Registered Veterinary Technician that thrives in an ever-changing environment, equipped to stay calm and knows how to react quickly during life-threatening circumstances. Seeking a cohesive and hard-working team that is equally committed to quality patient care and providing 5-star client service.

Position Responsibilities:  

• Assist in surgical admissions and client communication with surgical patients, maintain accurate medical records and daily charges, coordinate patient discharges, reviewing at-home care with clients.
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals throughout surgery, ensure aseptic technique and proper use of surgical equipment, perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement, ensure aseptic technique and proper use of surgical equipment.
• Support emergency transfers and hospitalized patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Licensed/Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) status required.
• Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experience, preferably in Surgery/Anesthesia.
• Proficiency in advanced veterinary knowledge including restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, venipuncture, anesthesia induction, monitoring, fluid therapy, drug calculations, laboratory equipment and procedures, pharmacology, disease processes, etc.
• Attention to detail, with strong communication skills with both clients and team members, and a commitment to exceptional patient care.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs safely.

At ECVR , our mission is to deliver the highest level of care by providing exceptional services in Emergency Medicine, Surgery, and Rehabilitation—for our patients, clients, and referring veterinarians. Our team is dedicated to excellence in both medicine and patient care, and we’ve worked hard to cultivate an inclusive, collaborative environment where every team member is supported and valued. Here, you’ll encounter cutting-edge equipment, unique cases, and innovative procedures that allow you to advance your technical skills every day.

Are you passionate about patient care and ready to make a real difference in the lives of animals and their families? Looking for a workplace that values work-life balance, team collaboration, and professional growth? Apply today to take your career to the next level and join the ECVR team!

Wilmington, NC

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Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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