ER Veterinary Technician

Allianceanimalhealth; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Sick time

CE allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health in Florida is seeking an ER Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Room team. You will triage urgent patients, assist with imaging, anesthesia, and provide nursing care in a fast-paced, high-quality care environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years ER experience; CVT or licensed tech credentials are preferred but not required. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits, weekend/overnight shifts, strong client communication, and opportunities for continuing

Qualifications

• 2+ years ER veterinary experience required.
• CVT or licensed veterinary technician credentials preferred but not required.
• Comfort with anesthesia, diagnostics, patient restraint, venipuncture, and nursing care.
• Proficiency in safe, low-stress handling of animals.
• Ability to work weekends, late evenings, and overnight shifts.
• Excellent client communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Triage urgent and emergency patients with calm, confident care.
• Collect lab samples, run in-house diagnostics, support imaging workflows.
• Assist with digital radiology, ultrasound, and advanced diagnostics.
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients with varying stability.
• Prepare for surgery, assist doctors, and monitor anesthesia.
• Administer medications and support treatment plans.
• Collaborate with vet team to maintain smooth patient flow.
• Help shape best practices as ER care model grows.

Skills

Emergency care

Anesthesia

Diagnostics

Communication

Teamwork

Patient restraint

Education

CVT or licensed tech

Tools

Digital radiology

Ultrasound

In-house diagnostics

Job description

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.

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.
• Collaborative team player to ensure optimal patient care.
• 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.

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

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• 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
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)
• *Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening

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/

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