Surgery Service Team Lead - Charlotte, Carolina Veterinary Specialists

Pet Vet Care Centers' Carolina Veterinary Specialists - Charlotte is currently seeking a Surgery Service Team Lead to join their team!

Title: Surgery Service Team Lead – Charlotte, Carolina Veterinary Specialists

Pay: $26.00–$32.00 per hour

Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Charlotte, NC is now hiring a Surgery Service Team Lead position! Join a collaborative service with two board-certified surgeons and skilled technicians dedicated to high-quality patient care.

If you have a strong foundation in clinical skills and are ready to advance your career, we offer mentorship, structured cross-training, and continuous professional development.

Our surgery team leads work closely with our surgeons, supporting all aspects of surgical and patient care—including elective, emergency, and specialized procedures. They

Schedule: 4-day work week with rotating shared on-call.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of veterinary anesthesia experience.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician must be completed or actively in progress. This does not include partially completed programs that are no longer active.
• An understanding of and previous experience with ventilator equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-centered environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills for dictating surgical flow and case records.
• Sterile technique proficiency. Team lead is expected to become proficient running the table for advanced procedures such as joint replacement, tracheal stents, and minimally invasive surgery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnostics and intra-operative surgical assisting
• Local nerve blocks and epidural administration
• Anesthesia administration, monitoring, and intervention. This includes critical care anesthesia such as (arterial catheters, multiple vasopressors, and central line placement)
• Patient recovery and client education
• Venipuncture, catheterization, surgical prep, lab sample preparation, and more

This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills in a teaching-focused environment while making a meaningful impact on pets and their families.

• Competitive pay (RVTs start at $26+/hr)
• Comprehensive benefits: medical/dental/vision (with employer-paid portions), EAP with mental health focus, disability coverage, employer-paid life and accident insurance, 401(k) + match, uniform stipend, pet care discounts, and more
• Supportive, collaborative hospital culture—our teams truly feel like family
• Real opportunities for career growth: advanced skills wet labs, in-house rounds, leadership development
• Inclusive and progressive workplace where your contributions matter

• Positive, can-do attitude
• At least 2 years of anesthesia induction, administration, monitoring, and recovery experience
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills
• Able to sit/stand for long periods; occasional bending/kneeling; lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Solid foundational technical skills (venipuncture, catheter placement, lab work, anesthesia, pharmacology)

Located just off I-77 in Charlotte, NC, our hospital provides emergency and specialty care since 1998. If you’re ready to take your veterinary career to the next level, apply today at .

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits Include:
401(k) + match, dental/vision/health insurance, HSA/FSA, EAP, paid time off, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance, referral program, retirement plan, and more.

Location:
Charlotte, N.C. 28273 — must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting.

Experience:

• 2 year of veterinary experience (required)

Work Setting: In person

At Pet Vet 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 420 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, Pet Vet 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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