Emergency Veterinary Technician - Overnights and Weekends available
Innovetive Petcare
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Job summary
Innovetive Petcare is seeking a Veterinary Assistant/Technician at our Niceville, FL Emergency Veterinary Clinic to support emergency and critical care patients.
Credentialing is not required initially; candidates with veterinary assistant or technician backgrounds grow with hands-on training, mentorship, and advancement in emergency medicine on a 24/7 team.
Qualifications
- Experience as Veterinary Assistant or Technician preferred.
- Hands-on patient care experience and willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
- Support emergency, urgent, and critical care patients.
- Assist with patient intake, triage, vitals and monitoring.
- Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
- Assist with anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
- Provide medications, nursing care and client communication.
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Job description
Department: Veterinary Assistants
Location: Niceville, Florida
Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour
Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville is looking for a Veterinary Technician Assistant / Veterinary Technician to join our growing Emergency and Critical Care Team.
If you have a foundation in veterinary medicine and want to build your technical skills in Emergency Medicine, we want to meet you.
Credentialing and prior ER experience are not required. We’re especially interested in Veterinary Assistants and developing technicians who are comfortable with patient care, eager to learn, and ready to take on more responsibility.
As the only 24/7 Emergency Veterinary Hospital serving Niceville and the Emerald Coast, we care for pets when they need us most — including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Depending on your experience, you’ll have opportunities to support:
- Emergency, urgent, and critical care patients
- Patient intake, triage, vitals, and monitoring
- Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- Medications, treatments, and nursing care
- Anesthesia monitoring and recovery
- In-house laboratory and diagnostic testing
- Radiology and imaging
- Surgical and emergency procedures
- Client communication and compassionate patient support
As your skills grow, so will your responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to move beyond basic patient care and become a more active part of the medical team.
- A Veterinary Assistant ready to take the next step
- A developing Veterinary Technician looking for more hands-on experience
- An experienced technician interested in transitioning into Emergency Medicine
- Coming from general practice, urgent care, specialty, shelter medicine, or another small-animal setting
- Comfortable working with dogs and cats
- Curious, dependable, and excited to learn
- Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Nurse, or similar clinical role
- Hands-on experience with patient handling, restraint, treatments, and nursing care
- Experience with venipuncture, IVCs, anesthesia, surgery, diagnostics, or hospitalized patients is a plus
- Emergency, critical care, urgent care, specialty, or high-volume GP experience preferred for more advanced roles
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to learn and grow
- Availability for overnight and weekend shifts
We value hands-on experience, mentorship, and a willingness to grow. You’ll work alongside experienced emergency veterinarians and technicians while building skills in triage, venipuncture, IVC placement, anesthesia, diagnostics, hospitalized patient care, and emergency procedures.
Whether you're an experienced ER technician or a Veterinary Assistant ready to grow into emergency medicine, we want to meet you.
- Overnight and weekend coverage
- 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
- Overnight and weekend team members are eligible for shift differential pay.
- $18–$20/hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Credentialed technicians with strong experience may be considered at a higher rate.
- Relocation assistance may also be available for experienced credentialed technicians considering a move to the Florida Panhandle.
We're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional growth, financial wellbeing, and overall wellness.
- Competitive pay ranging from $18–$20/hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Performance reviews and advancement opportunities
- Continuing Education (CE) support and paid training
- Growth opportunities in emergency medicine, specialty medicine, and leadership development
- Career advancement pathways within Innovetive Petcare
Eligible CVTs who graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program, passed the VTNE, and obtained credentialing within the past three years may qualify for Innovetive Petcare's HeadStart Student Loan Support Program.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Calm Health Wellness Program, including mental health, stress management, mindfulness, and sleep support resources
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Life Insurance Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Employee Pet Care Discounts
- Rocket Lawyer Legal Support for eligible team members and their immediate family
- Modern emergency hospital with advanced diagnostics and treatment capabilities
- Fast-paced caseload that encourages critical thinking and hands-on learning
- Collaborative, team-focused culture with experienced emergency professionals
- Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on patients, clients, and the veterinary community
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