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Recent studies suggest that people who work in veterinary medicine are at a high risk for mental health disorders. At CARE, we take these studies very seriously. We have implemented policies and...
Employment
Dec 4, 2018
Charlotte Animal Referral and Emergency (CARE) is seeking experienced veterinary technicians for our busy ICU and Emergency departments. Third shift positions are available. ER technicians duties...
Jun 22, 2018
We are seeking passionate, experienced full-time client services representatives to join our growing team. Ideal candidate will be friendly, courteous, have attention to detail and be a team player....
Sep 28, 2017
We’re excited to announce that our team has expanded to meet the needs of your pets! In the past month, we have welcomed three new veterinarians, Drs. Debra C. James, Kelly Lang and Elizabeth...
Jun 15, 2017
Dr. Elizabeth Thompson will join our surgery team on August 1st. She is now accepting referrals. Please call (704) 457-2300 to schedule.
Jan 20, 2017
Charlotte Animal Referral and Emergency (CARE) is offering a one-year rotating internship for new veterinary technician graduates. The internship will provide direct supervision, teach advanced...
May 16, 2015
You became a veterinary technician because of your love for animals. Put your passion for pets to work helping us provide top-notch care for our patients. At CARE you will work side by side with...
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What Happens in the Crucial First Hour in a Veterinary ER?
You’ve brought your dog or cat to the emergency room, often without knowing what’s wrong. Your pet has gone back to be examined, and while the doctors and technicians work out of sight, questions run around your brain. What goes on during that first hour in a...
Saving a Poodle: Veterinary Teamwork Between a Primary Care Vet and CARE
General veterinary practitioners pride ourselves on helping pets through illness and injury. We walk with families through every stage of a pet's life. From puppy biting through spaying or neutering to senior years, we're there to help. Yet sometimes a patient needs a...
CARE’s 11th Anniversary: Cheers to 11 Years of Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Medicine
According to Numerology, 11 is a master number that symbolizes intuition and enlightenment. CARE considers the number 11 to be quite special as well, at least this week, because it’s how old we are! Come celebrate our 11th anniversary with us! June 22 marks the day...
Pet Surgery Recovery: Helping Your Pet Heal at Home
When a beloved cat or dog undergoes surgery, most owners focus on the procedure itself. Few think much about what happens afterward. Caring for a recovering animal can be a process that lasts days or weeks at home. The surgeon’s job is over; yours is just beginning....
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Celebrating CSRs at CARE
Veterinary care does not start in an exam room with a doctor or technician. Instead, it begins with a conversation with a Client Service Representative (CSR). In fact, their job is so important that we are explicitly celebrating CSRs at CARE. CSRs play a critical role...
Your First Visit To the Veterinary Oncologist: Getting Questions Answered
Your pet has cancer, and questions whirl around your brain. How dangerous is it? Are treatments available? How long will they take? How costly will they be? Your first visit to the vetarinary oncologist at CARE will give you an idea of how to cope with the disease....
Leveraging AI at CARE to Benefit Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Medicine
When you hear the words artificial intelligence, you might picture science fiction, internet summaries, or robots. But in today’s veterinary hospitals, AI is being used in a much friendlier way—helping veterinarians spend more time with pets, catch disease earlier,...
How To Create a Less Stressful ER Visit for Your Pet – And for You
If visits to the emergency room are stressful for humans, imagine how pets feel. They’re rushed to unfamiliar doctors in frightening situations. Yet there are ways to make a less stressful ER visit for pets before, during and (if they’re admitted to CARE) after the...
The Cough That Spreads: An Owner’s Guide to Kennel Cough
The term “kennel cough” sounds innocuous, like some mild cold virus that runs its course smoothly and causes little annoyance. But in some cases, it lingers and has serious side effects. All dogs can contract and spread it, although certain breeds tend to be more...