Veterinary ICU Assistant — 2nd Shift, Monday–Thursday

Job overview

The Veterinary ICU Assistant — 2nd Shift, Monday–Thursday role is an onsite, full-time position in Charlotte, NC, paying $21.06–$28.60 per hour. The schedule is Monday–Thursday, 4:00 PM–2:00 AM. The role supports Carolina Veterinary Specialists – Charlotte, a multi-specialty and emergency hospital providing advanced veterinary care. The assistant supports veterinarians and technicians with patient care, treatments, diagnostics, equipment, and hospital operations. The work contributes to compassionate care for animals and service to their owners in a fast-paced hospital setting.

What you'll do

• Provide compassionate patient care
• greet patients and owners, take weights and vital signs, and show them to exam rooms
• triage patients and perform exams, treatments, and medication administration as directed by licensed veterinary technicians
• calm anxious patients
• assist with medication administration and restraint
• perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• operate and maintain hospital equipment
• fill prescriptions and maintain controlled-drug documentation and security
• feed patients and report unusual conditions or behavior
• communicate with clients and educate them about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• clean the hospital, equipment, kennels, and facilities
• bathe and groom overnight patients
• maintain medical records and follow safety regulations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary icu assistant

2nd shift

monday–thursday

4:00 pm–2:00 am

charlotte nc

petvet care centers

veterinary hospital

patient care

radiographs

laboratory tests

1 year veterinary experience

$21.06–$28.60/hr

medical and dental insurance

team member pet discounts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• team member pet discounts
• Calm app access and 24/7 employee assistance program
• continuing education stipends and career development resources
• hardship relief fund.

Why this role

The posting requires at least one year of relevant veterinary-setting experience and lists two to five years as preferred.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.