ER Veterinary Technician

Allianceanimalhealth; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Liability insurance

401k matching

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Continuing Education allowance

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Allianceanimalhealth is seeking a dedicated ER Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Room team. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, compassionate client communication, and the ability to work calmly in a fast-paced hospital.

Responsibilities include triage, in-house diagnostics, imaging, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, medication administration, and collaboration with doctors and the vet tech team to ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Professional veterinary technician or assistant with ER experience.
• CVT or licensed vet tech credentials preferred but not required.
• Comfort with anesthesia, diagnostics, patient restraint, venipuncture, and nursing care.

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 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 grows.

Skills

ER veterinary tech experience

Anesthesia support

Client communication

Team collaboration

Caseload management

Education

CVT credential

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:

• 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 heavily preferred.
• Comfort with anesthesia, diagnostics, patient restraint, venipuncture, and nursing care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• A communicator who builds trust with clients and teammates.
• A steady, reliable teammate available for weekends, late evenings, and overnight shifts .
• 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 ongoing 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 (applicable to licensed employees)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• 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)

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/

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