Emergency Veterinary Technician

MassVet; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Employee pet care discounts

Continuing Education support

Career development opportunities

Mental wellness resources

Job summary

Doral Centre Animal Hospital is actively hiring an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our overnight team in Doral, FL. This role focuses on stabilization, monitoring, and high-acuity case management within a collaborative emergency hospital.

The position offers hands-on emergency medicine experience, opportunities for growth, and a comprehensive benefits package. Overnight differential applies after midnight and weekend rotations are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant experience.
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, patient restraint, medication administration, and laboratory sample collection.
• Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced Emergency environment.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Stabilize and monitor emergency patients.
• Assist with life-saving interventions and CPR.
• Monitor ICU and hospitalized patients.
• Administer medications and fluid therapy.
• Provide compassionate client updates and education.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Patient restraint

Medication administration

Laboratory sample collection

Radiology

Medical record documentation

Education

CVT, LVT, or RVT credential

Job description

Emergency Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Doral, Florida

Compensation: $20.00 - $30.00 / hour

Description

Doral Centre Animal Hospital is actively hiring an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our growing overnight team.

If you thrive in Emergency Medicine, enjoy working high-acuity cases, and want to be part of a hospital investing in its future, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow your technical skills.

Our recently expanded facility serves pets throughout the greater Miami area, providing advanced Emergency and Critical Care services in a collaborative, team-focused environment.

Daytime Schedule: 7:00 AM -7:00 PM

Rotating weekends and holidays required.

Why Emergency Technicians Choose Doral Centre Animal Hospital

• Dedicated Emergency and Critical Care Hospital
• Modern, recently expanded facility
• Exposure to trauma, stabilization, ICU, and emergency surgical cases
• Strong collaboration between doctors, technicians, and assistants
• Leadership team committed to professional growth and development
• Competitive compensation and advancement opportunities

What You'll Do

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will play a critical role in patient stabilization, treatment, monitoring, and recovery.

Emergency and Critical Care

• Triage incoming emergency patients
• Assist with stabilization and life-saving interventions
• Monitor hospitalized and ICU patients
• Perform CPR and emergency response procedures
• Administer medications and fluid therapy

Technical Skills

• IV catheter placement
• Venipuncture and sample collection
• Radiology and diagnostic imaging
• Laboratory testing and patient monitoring
• Medical record documentation

Anesthesia and Surgical Support

• Assist with anesthesia induction and intubation
• Monitor patients during procedures
• Support emergency surgical cases
• Provide post-operative patient care

Client Communication

• Provide compassionate updates and education to pet owners
• Partner with veterinarians to ensure continuity of care
• Deliver exceptional client service during stressful situations

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Minimum 2 years of Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant experience
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, patient restraint, medication administration, and laboratory sample collection
• Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced Emergency environment
• Excellent communication and client service skills

• Experience in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Urgent Care, Specialty Medicine, or High-Volume General Practice
• CVT, LVT, or RVT credential
• Experience with emergency triage, ICU patients, anesthesia monitoring, surgery, trauma, and CPR

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and restrain patients throughout a 12-hour shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and more with assistance
• Exposure to animal dander, fur, saliva, urine, feces, blood, cleaning products, disinfectants, fragrances, and veterinary-related odors
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with varying noise levels and frequent interruptions

What We Offer

Compensation

• Veterinary Assistants: $20-$25/hour
• Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT): $20-$30/hour
• Overnight Shift Differential: Additional $2/hour beginning at 12:00 AM

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee pet care discounts
• Continuing Education support
• Career development opportunities
• Mental wellness resources and Employee Assistance Program

HeadStart Program for Certified Veterinary Technicians

As part of the Innovetive Petcare family, eligible Certified Veterinary Technicians may qualify for our HeadStart Program, designed to support newly credentialed technicians as they begin their careers.

Eligible participants may receive:

• Student loan repayment assistance
• VTNE reimbursement support
• Credential renewal assistance
• Professional development resources

If you recently earned your credential and are looking to build your future in Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Medicine, we want to hear from you.

Build Your Emergency Medicine Career Here

Your skills matter. Your growth matters. Your patients matter.

Join a team where experienced Veterinary Technicians are empowered to practice at the top of their skill set while providing exceptional care to pets when they need it most.

Apply today to learn more about joining the overnight Emergency team at Doral Centre Animal Hospital.