Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician

Entertimeonline; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterinary Healthcare Associates (VHA) is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) for our Emergency & Critical Care team. This role involves triage, advanced nursing, medication administration, venipuncture, IV placements, anesthesia, radiology, and ICU monitoring on a busy, integrated campus.

We value clinical judgment, teamwork, and ongoing professional development. The position emphasizes high-acuity care, collaboration with clinicians, and patient advocacy in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Current CVT, RVT, or LVT credential in good standing strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of veterinary technician experience, with demonstrated proficiency in emergency, critical care, specialty, or other high-acuity medicine.
• Advanced proficiency in emergency triage, patient assessment, stabilization, and critical care nursing.
• Advanced proficiency in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, fluid therapy, diagnostics, and radiology.

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency patients and recognize changes in patient condition requiring immediate intervention.
• Provide advanced nursing care for emergency, hospitalized, and critically ill patients.
• Administer medications, injections, fluid therapy, and prescribed treatments with precision.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, laboratory testing, and other advanced technical procedures.
• Support emergency stabilization, resuscitation, and critical care interventions.
• Perform anesthesia preparation, monitoring, recovery, and pain assessment.
• Obtain diagnostic radiographs and support advanced diagnostic procedures.
• Continuously monitor ICU patients, assess treatment response, and communicate changes to the veterinary team.
• Provide thorough patient handoffs and participate in interdisciplinary rounds and case discussions.
• Educate and support clients through emergency treatment plans, hospitalization, medications, and discharge care

Skills

Emergency nursing

Critical care

Venipuncture

IV catheter

Education

High school

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

• Location 3025 Dundee Road,Winter Haven, FL, 33884,United States
• Base Pay $24.00 - $35.00 / Hour
• Job Category VHA, Clinical, ER/ICU
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Bring Your Skills to Emergency & Critical Care

Veterinary Healthcare Associates (VHA) is seeking a highly skilled Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) to join our Emergency & Critical Care team. This role is designed for technicians who thrive in high-acuity medicine, think critically under pressure, and want to use advanced nursing skills to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

At VHA, Emergency, Critical Care, Specialty Services and General Practice come together on one integrated campus. Our ER/ICU technicians work alongside emergency clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to manage everything from urgent presentations to critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and life-saving intervention.

What You’re Do

Triage emergency patients and recognize changes in patient condition requiring immediate intervention

Provide advanced nursing care for emergency, hospitalized, and critically ill patients

Administer medications, injections, fluid therapy, and prescribed treatments with precision

Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, laboratory testing, and other advanced technical procedures

Support emergency stabilization, resuscitation, and critical care interventions

Perform anesthesia preparation, monitoring, recovery, and pain assessment

Obtain diagnostic radiographs and support advanced diagnostic procedures

Continuously monitor ICU patients, assess treatment response, and communicate changes to the veterinary team

Provide thorough patient handoffs and participate in interdisciplinary rounds and case discussions

Educate and support clients through emergency treatment plans, hospitalization, medications, and discharge care

Collaborate with Emergency, ICU, General Practice, and Specialty teams to provide seamless continuity of care

Maintain accurate medical records while upholding patient safety, infection prevention, and hospital protocols

Requirements

Current CVT, RVT, or LVT credential in good standing strongly preferred

Minimum of 3 years of veterinary technician experience, with demonstrated proficiency in emergency, critical care, specialty, or other high-acuity medicine

Advanced proficiency in emergency triage, patient assessment, stabilization, and critical care nursing

Advanced proficiency in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, fluid therapy, diagnostics, and radiology

Strong anesthesia monitoring, pain management, and patient recovery skills

Demonstrated ability to recognize patient deterioration and respond effectively in urgent and critical situations

Proven ability to prioritize multiple high-acuity patients while maintaining accuracy, safety, and attention to detail

Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills

Ability to remain composed, adaptable, and compassionate in a fast-paced emergency environment

Commitment to patient advocacy, clinical excellence, and continued professional development

Highly experienced non-credentialed Veterinary Technicians may be considered when they demonstrate advanced ER/ICU nursing skills, significant high-acuity clinical experience, and proficiency across the technical competencies required for this role.

Preferred

Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Emergency & Critical Care or Anesthesia & Analgesia, or interest in pursuing specialty certification

Experience in a specialty referral, emergency, or multidisciplinary hospital

Advanced CPR and emergency stabilization training

Fear Free Certification and/or Low-Stress Handling Certification

Experience mentoring technicians, assistants, or veterinary students

What You’re Find at VHA

Culture That Cares – A collaborative, mission-driven team grounded in compassion, integrity, communication, excellence, teamwork, and empowerment

Growth & Development – Continuing education, mentorship, advanced training, and opportunities to expand your skills across Emergency, Critical Care, Specialty, and General Practice

Comprehensive Benefits – A thoughtfully designed Total Rewards package supporting your health, financial well-being, career, and future

Wellness Built In – An onsite fitness center, meditation pod, wellness programming, and team activities that support connection and well-being

A Campus Designed for People & Pets – A 10-acre veterinary campus with an onsite café, collaborative team spaces, advanced technology, and multiple areas of veterinary care in one location

An Award-Winning Workplace – Proudly recognized as a Best Place to Work

Meaningful Work, Every Day – Be part of a team united by a shared purpose: helping people, pets, and the planet become healthy, happy, and healed

Veterinary Healthcare Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.