Veterinary Technician (Surgery) - Carolina Veterinary Specialists - Matthews

Matthews, NC

Carolina Veterinary Specialists - Matthews

Specialty/ER

Full Time

✨ NOW HIRING: Experienced Surgery Veterinary Technician (RVT or Equivalent Experience) ✨

Carolina Veterinary Specialists – Matthews, NC | PetVet Care Centers

We are seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or technician with equivalent surgical anesthesia experience to join our Surgery team.

Minimum requirement: 3–5+ years of hands-on surgical monitoring experience in a high-acuity environment.

This is an advanced surgery and anesthesia-focused role. Candidates must already be confident and competent in anesthesia monitoring and perioperative patient management.

At PetVet Care Centers, we are committed to delivering the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time, supported by a Culture of Care that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth.

What You’ll Do

Full anesthesia management: induction, maintenance, and recovery monitoring
Continuous intraoperative anesthesia monitoring and intervention
Surgical assisting across elective, emergency, and specialty procedures
Advanced patient care including airway management, stabilization, and critical nursing support
Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, surgical prep, diagnostics, and lab sampling
Patient recovery monitoring, triage support, and discharge communication
Accurate and timely medical record documentation

Required Experience (RVT or Equivalent)

RVT preferred OR 3–5+ years equivalent surgical anesthesia monitoring experience required
Demonstrated competency in live surgical anesthesia monitoring (not observational experience)
Strong understanding of anesthetic pharmacology, physiology, and patient response to anesthesia
Experience with airway management, intubation, and perioperative support
Proficient in core technical skills: IV catheter placement, venipuncture, surgical prep, lab work
Ability to function independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment

👉 Candidates without direct surgical monitoring experience will not be considered.

Schedule

4-day work week
Rotating shared on-call coverage required

What We Offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid parental leave
401(k) with discretionary employer contribution
CE stipends and career development resources
Team member pet discounts
Mental health & wellbeing support (EAP + Calm app access)
Grant Circle hardship assistance program
Competitive pay: $25–$33/hour

Why CVS Matthews / PetVet

With 420+ hospitals and 11,000+ team members nationwide, PetVet offers:

Local leadership with national support
Strong surgeon–technician collaboration
Advanced learning opportunities (wet labs, rounds, CE)
A culture built on accountability, growth, and high-quality patient care

💙 If you are already performing at a surgical anesthesia level and are ready to work in a high-performing specialty surgery environment, we encourage you to apply.

Pay Range

$25—$33 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

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