Registered Veterinary Technician (Surgery) - Carolina Veterinary Specialists - Matthews

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.