Emergency Veterinary Technician — ER Care Specialist

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates, Inc; Harmonville (PA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with match

Generous PTO + CE allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Pet care discounts

Paid volunteer time

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates, Inc in Plymouth Meeting, PA, is seeking a Veterinary Emergency Technician to join Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital on multiple shifts. This full-time role starts at $21/hr with a $5,000 sign-on bonus plus $2,000 retention bonus.

You'll triage and treat emergency patients, support ER veterinarians with treatment plans, communicate clearly with pet parents, and keep the workspace ready for rapid action. Weekend availability is expected.

Qualifications

• ER or ICU experience; calm and efficient under pressure.
• Strong clinical skills: IV placement, venipuncture, lab processing, anesthesia.
• Collaborative mindset and passion for learning.

Responsibilities

• Triage and treat emergency patients: fluids, meds, and life-saving interventions.
• Partner with ER vets on treatment plans for acute, complex cases.
• Support pet parents with clear, compassionate communication.
• Keep the workspace ready for fast action.

Skills

ER/ICU experience

IV placement

Venipuncture

Lab processing

Anesthesia

Team collaboration

Job description

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates, Inc in Plymouth Meeting, PA, is seeking a Veterinary Emergency Technician to join Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital on multiple shifts. This full-time role starts at $21/hr with a $5,000 sign-on bonus plus $2,000 retention bonus.

You'll triage and treat emergency patients, support ER veterinarians with treatment plans, communicate clearly with pet parents, and keep the workspace ready for rapid action. Weekend availability is expected.