Career Opportunities

Carolina Veterinary Specialists (CVS) is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our growing team of doctors and staff in Greensboro. The Greensboro emergency DVM team is strong and extremely engaged. We are also open to Relief Veterinarians willing to pick up shifts! 

We are a Certified Level II Emergency Vet Facility!

We are a proud member of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS).  VECCS identifies a Level II center as a 24-hour acute emergency and critical care facility with the medical staff, personnel and training required to provide emergent and critical patient care. We have the medical staff, personnel, and training required to provide emergent and critical patient care.

Our Greensboro location is equipped to offer state of the art diagnostic and surgical procedures. To help our DVM’s practice only the highest quality of veterinary medicine we have on-site/easy access to:

• Snyder Intensive Care Units 
• In-house laboratory (Heska, IDEXX, e-POC, coagulation)
• SurgiVet Multi-Parameter monitoring systems
• 3 Toshiba high-resolution ultrasound machines including ER FAST scan
• 24-hour care & hospitalization
• Digital radiography
• New 128-slice CT Scanner
• State of the art facilities
• Endoscopy, including fiber otic & bronchoscopy
• CUBEX Inventory Management System

CVS operates six full-service emergency & specialty referral facilities in the Carolinas, with locations in Huntersville, Charlotte, Matthews, Rock Hill, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem. Each location provides multiple referral specialties, as well as 24-hour emergency and critical care.  Greensboro and Winston-Salem also have a Board Certified Criticalist, as well as a VTS certified technician.

Guaranteed minimum base salary of $175,000 for an experienced emergency clinician, in addition to a gracious sign-on bonus.We offer a range of great industry leading benefits, including a generous CE allowance including time off for CE, health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA options), 401k with employer contribution, productivity bonuses, paid time off, reimbursement of membership dues, relocation assistance (if applicable), uniform program and pet care discounts.

Greensboro offers a low cost of living and many activities to keep you and your family busy on your days off.  Enjoy craft breweries, excellent local restaurants, martini bars and craft whiskey bars.  A plethora of sports activities are available with local professional baseball, basketball and several college teams. UNC Chapel Hill, Duke University, and Wake Forest University are within a short driving distance.  We have an active cycling community with lots of trails and a greenway that runs through the city for cyclists to enjoy along with multiple lakes for kayakers and boaters.

If this looks like an opportunity you would like to learn more about, please send your resume to Emily Lunsford at elunsford@petvetcarecenters.com or apply online at www.petvetcareers.com.  

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Carolina Veterinary Specialists (CVS) in Greensboro, North Carolina is seeking a Small Animal Oncology Associate DVM or Oncology residency trained veterinarian to join our wonderful Surgeon, Oncologist, Ophthalmologist, Radiologist, Criticalist and skilled Emergency team.

CVS operates six full-service emergency & specialty referral facilities in the Carolinas, with locations in Huntersville, Charlotte, Matthews, Rock Hill, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem. Each location provides multiple referral specialties, as well as 24-hour emergency and critical care.  

Our Greensboro location is equipped to offer state of the art diagnostic and surgical procedures. To help our DVM’s practice only the highest quality of veterinary medicine we have on-site/easy access to:

• Snyder Intensive Care Units 
• In-house laboratory (Heska, IDEXX, e-POC, coagulation)
• SurgiVet Multi-Parameter monitoring systems
• 3 Toshiba high-resolution ultrasound machines including ER FAST scan
• 24-hour care & hospitalization
• Digital radiography
• New 128-slice CT Scanner
• State of the art facilities
• Endoscopy, including fiber otic & bronchoscopy
• CUBEX Inventory Management System

Greensboro offers a low cost of living and many activities to keep you and your family busy on your days off.  Enjoy craft breweries, excellent local restaurants, martini bars and craft whiskey bars.  A plethora of sports activities are available with local professional baseball, basketball and several college teams. UNC Chapel Hill, Duke University, and Wake Forest University are within a short driving distance.  We have an active cycling community with lots of trails and a greenway that runs through the city for cyclists to enjoy along with multiple lakes for kayakers and boaters.

At CVS, we take the health and well-being of our employees seriously, offering flexible working conditions and encouraging a well-rounded work/life balance. We offer a great compensation package, including a competitive salary, health insurance, 401K, PTO, generous CE allowance, additional PTO for CE, and reimbursement for membership and license fees.

If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, please email your resume to Emily Lunsford at elunsford@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at https://www.petvetcareers.com/.

Position Overview:

The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Essential Position Functions:

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Additional Position Functions:

Assignment to the specialty medical areas listed below may require the following additional job functions:

Emergency

• Assist veterinarians with a variety of emergency procedures and critical care situations.
• Monitor vitals, place catheters and take x-rays.
• Clean wounds and apply casts or bandages.
• Give injections and take blood samples.
• May have to be on call in the intensive care unit.

Competencies:

• Care and Compassion: Displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support.
• Team Orientation: Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals.
• Dependability: Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks and accomplishing goals.
• Initiative: Proactively looks for the opportunity to address and follow through on work activities.
• Flexibility and Multi-Tasking: Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively.
• Communication: Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others.
• Customer Services: Displays a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.
• Organization and Attention to Detail: Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents.
• Adherence to Rules and Instructions: Consistently follows standard procedures.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred or as required by State.
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

Position Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Knowledge of the preparation, monitoring, and recovery of pets receiving surgery, as well as basic pet nursing.
• Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology.
• Understand and limit the potential exposure to bites, scratches, and potential injuries.
• Able to restrain patients according to standard procedures.
• Fill prescriptions and monitor sedation procedures as directed by the veterinarian.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
• Communicate and approach job duties in a professional and mature manner.
• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays.
• This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion.
• Depending on the functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking.
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds).
• Answer phones and perform other duties as needed by the hospital.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Manager or practice.

Additional Information:

The list of essential functions and additional functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this position. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a required assignment for the position.

Join Our Team at Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Greensboro, NC – Small Animal Surgeon Opportunity

Carolina Veterinary Specialists (CVS) in Greensboro, North Carolina, is excited to expand our team with a Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency Trained Clinician. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside our talented team of Internists, Oncologists, Ophthalmologists, Radiologists, Criticalists, and Emergency professionals in a collaborative environment.

CVS operates six full-service emergency and specialty referral hospitals across the Carolinas, with locations in Huntersville, Charlotte, Matthews, Rock Hill, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem. Each of our facilities provides comprehensive referral specialties along with 24/7 emergency and critical care. Our Greensboro location is equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic and surgical technologies, including an in-house helical CT scanner, color-flow Doppler ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, laparoscopy, advanced anesthetic monitoring, and in-house laboratory capabilities.

Why Greensboro? Greensboro offers an affordable cost of living and a variety of activities for both you and your family to enjoy. Experience the vibrant local scene with craft breweries, top-notch restaurants, martini bars, and craft whiskey bars. Sports enthusiasts will love the local professional baseball and basketball teams, along with nearby college teams such as UNC Chapel Hill, Duke University, and Wake Forest University. Enjoy the outdoors with cycling trails, a greenway for cyclists, and several lakes perfect for kayaking and boating.

Why CVS?

• Work-Life Balance: We prioritize your well-being with flexible working conditions and encourage a balanced lifestyle.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, 401(k), paid time off (PTO), generous continuing education (CE) allowance, additional PTO for CE, and reimbursement for membership and license fees.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, team-driven atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Ready to Join Our Team? If you’re looking to work with a dynamic team in a state-of-the-art facility, we'd love to hear from you!

Please send your resume to Emily Lunsford at elunsford@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at PetVetCareers.com

We can’t wait to meet you and see how you’ll contribute to our amazing team!

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