ER Vet Tech: Urgent-Care Tech with Growth & Mentorship

Mount-Dora-Veterinary-Hospital-1; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Em

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Pet Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Job summary

Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced ER Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Room team in Florida. This role offers mentorship, hands-on learning, and leadership opportunities as our emergency care services expand.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling triage, lab work, imaging support, anesthesia monitoring, and hospitalized patient care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years professional veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience is required.
• CVT or licensed vet tech credentials are preferred, but not required.
• Previous vet med ER experience is required for this position.
• Comfort with anesthesia, diagnostics, patient restraint, venipuncture, and nursing care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• A steady, reliable teammate available for weekends, late evenings, and overnight shifts.
• A communicator who builds trust with clients and teammates.
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming urgent and emergency patients with calm, confident technical care.
• Collect and analyze lab samples, run in-house diagnostics, and support imaging workflows.
• Assist with digital radiology, ultrasound, and advanced diagnostics.
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability.
• Prepare for surgery, assist doctors, and monitor anesthesia with attention to detail.
• Administer medications, support treatment plans, and communicate clearly with clients.
• Partner with doctors and fellow vet tech team members to keep patient flow smooth.
• Help shape best practices as our emergency care model continues to grow.

Skills

ER experience

Anesthesia

Diagnostics

Patient restraint

Nursing care

Venipuncture

Communication with clients

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Laboratory samples

Education

CVT or licensed vet tech credentials preferred

Job description

Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced ER Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Room team in Florida. This role offers mentorship, hands-on learning, and leadership opportunities as our emergency care services expand.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling triage, lab work, imaging support, anesthesia monitoring, and hospitalized patient care.