Emergency Critical Care Veterinary Assistant, SAVES

Overview

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty in Asheville, NC is hiring a full‑time Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency and critical care team.

Compensation: $22-$28/hr based on experience and licensure.

Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday, 8a-6p. Holiday and on‑call rotation.

• Generous Paid Time Off Policy
• Prioritization of Work Life Balance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance Plans
• Discounted Employee Pet Insurance
• 401k Planning, with Employer Matching Structure
• And more!

SAVES has been practicing the gold standard of medicine since 2009. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the peaks represent the height of our love for animals. The valleys symbolize the depths of our compassion. We offer outstanding career opportunities to experienced emergency veterinarians, veterinary technicians, client liaisons, and other qualified professionals. Our ideal candidates share our commitment to providing exceptional medical care and customer service.

We are currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency and critical care (ECC) team. This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and highly skilled group that’s passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and supporting one another.

• Hands‑on Emergency & ICU Medicine:
  From triage and trauma cases to CPR and hospitalized patient care, no two shifts are the same. You’ll support a wide range of emergency procedures and treatments in a high‑acuity environment.
• Advanced Learning Opportunities:
  Collaborate with board‑certified specialists in surgery, internal medicine, oncology, neurology, and more. Ask questions, participate in case discussions, and build on your knowledge every shift.
• Supportive Team Culture:
  Our Emergency and ICU Team values communication, mentorship, and reliability. You’ll be part of a cohesive group dedicated to teamwork and growth.
• State‑of‑the‑art Facility:
  Our newly expanded hospital features advanced diagnostics and treatment tools, including MRI, CT, endoscopy, and more — providing the tools and exposure to take your skills to the next level.

• Minimum two years’ experience in veterinary medicine. Previous experience in Emergency and/or Intensive Care medicine in a fast‑paced 24/7 hospital environment highly preferred.
• Valid high school diploma or GED required.
• Strong knowledge of animal handling and restraint techniques. Proficiency in triage and patient assessment. Ability to obtain and interpret vital signs accurately. Skilled in IV catheter placement, venipuncture, and blood sample collection. Familiarity with fluid therapy setup and monitoring. Basic to intermediate anesthesia monitoring and recovery support. Knowledge of common emergency medications and their administration routes. Ability to perform basic wound care and bandaging.
  
  Competence in running in‑house laboratory equipment and interpreting results.
• Excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude to be flexible and adapt well to new situations while working well as part of a team.
• Ezy Vet and Smart Flow experience is a plus.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.

Breathe in the fresh mountain air while working in our newly expanded state‑of‑the‑art facility. Minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and just a few miles from a foodie paradise with 12 James Beard‑nominated restaurants and a bustling dog‑friendly brewery and bar scene, Asheville has a lot to offer. The city is rich with architectural history that incorporates an artsy‑eclectic vibe with locally‑owned shops, a multitude of art galleries and restaurants, a live music scene, and scenic views of the Appalachian Mountains.

Simultaneously, the area is the perfect playground for those with a love of the great outdoors. With more than a million acres of protected wilderness, you can discover the trails, rivers, and wildlife of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

We look forward to meeting you and showing you all that SAVES and the town of Asheville has to offer. Apply now to join our team!