Veterinary Technician, Emergency & Critical Care | $24–$34/hr
South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty | Asheville, NC
Full-Time | Days or Overnights Available | Three 12-hour or Four 10-hour Shifts
South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency & Critical Care team in Asheville, NC. This is an opportunity to work alongside emergency veterinarians and board-certified specialists while caring for complex, high-acuity patients in a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital.
Whether you are looking to expand your ER and ICU skills, develop advanced technical abilities, or continue growing in specialty medicine, SAVES offers a collaborative environment focused on mentorship, teamwork, continuing education, and professional development.
$24–$34/hr based on experience
$1,500 annual CE allowance for Registered Veterinary Technician team members
Additional compensation available for VTS candidates
Out-of-state license transfer costs covered
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Generous paid time off
Discounted employee pet insurance
Professional Development Assistance, with VetBloom RACE-approved continuing education
Nursing Leadership Program opportunities
Peer-to-peer mentorship programs
RECOVER and Fear Free certification initiatives
Veterinary Nurse Champion Awards
Career growth opportunities
Work-life balance-focused culture
Full-time
Three 12-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts
Day or overnight schedules available
On-call rotation required
Holiday rotation required
As a Veterinary Technician on the Emergency & Critical Care team, you will provide hands-on care for emergency and hospitalized patients while supporting veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
Triage emergency and critical care patients and assist with initial assessment
Provide nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized and ICU patients
Assist veterinarians with emergency procedures, diagnostics, and treatments
Perform laboratory testing, sample collection, and patient monitoring
Support advanced diagnostic imaging and specialty procedures
Administer medications, fluids, and treatments accurately as directed
Assist with CPR, trauma cases, and other emergency interventions
Monitor patient status and promptly communicate changes to the medical team
Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
Provide compassionate, professional communication and client support
Collaborate closely with emergency veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, assistants, and specialty teams
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment
Registered, Certified, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (RVT/CVT/LVT)
Minimum 2 years of veterinary emergency or specialty experience preferred
Experience working in a fast-paced ER, ICU, or critical care environment strongly preferred
Strong technical, communication, and teamwork skills
Advanced patient handling and restraint skills
Ability to remain calm, organized, and adaptable in high-acuity situations
Experience with ezyVet and SmartFlow preferred
Commitment to continued learning and professional development
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.
South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) is a 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving Asheville, Western North Carolina, and surrounding communities.
Our Veterinary Technicians work alongside board-certified specialists in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Neurology, and Emergency & Critical Care while caring for advanced and complex cases. Our hospital features advanced technology including MRI, CT, endoscopy, and modern ICU monitoring equipment.
We prioritize mentorship, teamwork, continuing education, and professional growth, creating an environment where Veterinary Technicians can continue developing their skills, work at the top of their license, and provide exceptional patient care.
SAVES proudly serves Asheville and communities throughout Western North Carolina, including Hendersonville, Arden, Fletcher, Weaverville, Black Mountain, Brevard, Waynesville, Candler, and Marion.
Asheville is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers access to hiking, biking, waterfalls, outdoor recreation, arts, music, local restaurants, and a vibrant downtown. The region provides a range of communities and lifestyles for veterinary professionals considering a move to Western North Carolina.
SAVES attracts veterinary professionals from throughout Western North Carolina and neighboring areas, making this an opportunity for candidates seeking a career in emergency and specialty medicine in the Asheville region. Whether you're looking for a mountain community, access to outdoor recreation, or opportunities to grow your clinical skills, Asheville offers a variety of options for your next veterinary career move.
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.
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.
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.