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Medical Oncology Veterinary Technician

PetVet Care Centers' Carolina Veterinary Specialists - Matthews is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician or Nurse – Oncology to join their team!

Position: Veterinary Technician or Nurse – Oncology
Company: Carolina Veterinary Specialists
Location: Matthews, North Carolina
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00+/hr (Assistants start at $20+/hr; RVTs start at $25+/hr)

About the Role

Carolina Veterinary Specialists is seeking compassionate and skilled veterinary nurses to join our Oncology service. This is a highly specialized opportunity to support patients and their families through complex diagnoses and treatment plans, while working alongside a collaborative and supportive medical team.

Why Join Us?

We offer a progressive, positive work environment focused on professional growth and exceptional patient care. Team members enjoy:

  • Competitive pay
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits (with employer-paid portions)
  • Short- and long-term disability, employer-paid life and accident insurance
  • RECOVER certification
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Uniform and continuing education stipends
  • Technician schooling program
  • Employee assistance program (mental health & wellness focus)
  • Pet care discounts
  • Opportunities for growth, learning, and meaningful impact

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring:

  • A compassionate drive to support patients and families through challenging oncology care
  • Strong technical skills (venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory and pharmacology proficiency)
  • Minimum 1 year of clinical veterinary nursing experience
  • Ability to lift, stand, sit, kneel, and bend for extended periods during shifts

About Carolina Veterinary Specialists

With six 24-hour specialty and emergency hospitals across the Carolinas, we have been providing premier veterinary care for over 20 years. Join our Oncology family and be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Benefits

  • 401(k) & matching
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health savings & flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discounts
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Referral and retirement programs

Schedule

  • 10-hour shifts
  • Day shift
  • In-person role in Matthews, NC
Pay Range
$25$30 USD

At PetVet 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, PetVet 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.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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Why Consider Our Matthews Hospital?

At Carolina Veterinary Specialists, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.

Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.

We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.

  • We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Carolina Veterinary Specialists, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.
    - Carolina Veterinary Specialists Team
OUR CORE VALUES

Integrity

Local Leadership

Compassion

Excellence

Personalized Relationships

Caring for Pets in Matthews

Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Matthews accepts new clients to our specialty services by referral only. Our emergency service accepts all clients.

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