ER Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Florida; Presencial; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

ER experience

Anesthesia

Diagnostics

Patient restraint

Nursing care

Venipuncture

Communication with clients

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Laboratory samples

Educación

CVT or licensed vet tech credentials preferred

Descripción del empleo

If you’re a Veterinary Technician who wants more than a routine GP schedule, Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital offers the chance to grow with a trusted hospital entering an exciting new chapter! Long known as a family-focused general practice, we recently expanded our hours to support emergency cases which can give experienced vet techs the variety, pace, and purpose of urgent care while staying rooted in a warm, relationship-driven team.

Our team blends progressive veterinary medicine with practical guidance, clear client communication, and the kind of teammate support that helps hard days feel manageable. We care for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets, offering wellness, urgent care, surgery, hospitalization, diagnostics, dental care, and supportive care from our hospital.

Whether you’re an experienced ER CVT or skilled veterinary technician ready for more emergency exposure, you’ll have mentorship, hands‑on learning, and opportunities to step into leadership as our services expand.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate ER Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Room team! The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, and have a passion for providing high-quality care to animals in a fast‑paced environment.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Qualifications

We’re Looking For:

• 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.

Preferred Skills for ER Technician:

• Critical care anesthesia experience, including operating room and ventilator management.
• Strong proficiency in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
• High level of comfort with medical math and dosage calculations.
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuing education.
• Ability to manage a high caseload with multiple patients simultaneously.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $18 - $24/hr. depending on level of experience.

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre‑employment screening

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/