ER Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Service; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site training

Mentorship

Advanced imaging equipment (MRI/CT/Ul)

401(k) with match

Continuing education PTO

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Service (MVSES) in Louisville is seeking an ER Veterinary Technician or Assistant to deliver rapid, skilled nursing care. You will triage, manage critical patients, run diagnostics, monitor anesthesia, and elevate the client experience.

Based in Jeffersontown, MVSES offers on-site training with a RECOVER-certified ER/ICU team, advanced imaging (MRI/CT/Ultrasound), generous benefits, PTO, and a 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary experience is required.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred.
• Prior emergency or specialty medicine experience preferred.
• Coachable, driven and passionate about patient advocacy and client care.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess patient stability, obtain thorough histories.
• Place peripheral IV catheters, central lines, nasogastric tubes and arterial lines.
• Administer injections, dispense medications and manage medical math.
• Perform in-house lab work, radiography, and safety-compliant imaging.
• Provide patient care, monitor vitals, and manage wound care.
• Utilize EzyVet and Vet Radar to manage triage, treatments and discharges.
• Deliver empathetic updates and discharge education to clients.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Veterinary nursing

Compassionate care

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Tools

EzyVet

Vet Radar

Job description

Are you energized by fast-paced medicine, meaningful patient interaction, and working with a collaborative veterinary nursing team?

At Metropolitan Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Services (MVSES), the Emergency Veterinary Assistant or Technician provides gold-standard emergency care from the moment a patient walks through the door. With over 20 years of excellence in specialty care and a decade in emergency medicine, we offer you the opportunity to sharpen your skills, work alongside experts, and join a team that deeply values advanced medicine, mentorship, and compassion.

MVSES is a premier, multi-specialty referral and emergency hospital offering Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, with a practice limited to eye care. Located in the trendy Jeffersontown area of Louisville, we are a trusted community referral center committed to investing in our people.

Benefits & Perks

We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our patients. MVSES offers a highly competitive compensation package, including:

• True Work-Life Balance: Schedule flexibility with set days. No rotating between mornings and nights. We prioritize your life events.
• Training: Comprehensive, standardized on-site training in procedures, advanced diagnostics and equipment included RECOVER emergency training.
• Advanced Mentorship: Work with our dedicated Criticalist and learn from our highly experienced, RECOVER-certified ER/ICU technicians.
• State-of-the-Art Equipment: Advanced imaging with MRI, CT, and Ultrasound.
• Health Coverage: 100% employer-paid health insurance, plus comprehensive dental and vision options.
• Practice Ownership: Privately owned practice-enjoy a team-focused environment with a supportive culture.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with employer match and a competitive retention bonus.
• Time Off: Generous PTO, sick pay, and continuing education (CE) PTO.
• Allowances: Annual stipends for uniforms and continuing education.
• Discounts: Generous personal pet care discounts.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

As an ER Veterinary Technician or Assistant, you are the vital link providing rapid, skilled nursing care. You will manage critical patients, run diagnostics, administer treatments, monitor anesthesia, and elevate the client experience.

• Triage & Assessment: Assess patient stability, recognize emergency intervention needs, and obtain thorough histories.
• Technical Nursing: Place peripheral IV catheters, central lines, nasogastric tubes, sampling catheters, and arterial lines.
• Medications & Fluids: Administer SC, IM, and IV injections; dispense oral medications; master medical math.
• Diagnostics: Perform in-house lab testing (bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal) and capture digital radiographs using proper safety protocols.
• Patient Care: Practice safe patient restraint, monitor vitals, manage wound care, and recognize subtle signs of pain or distress.
• Workflow & Tech: Utilize EzyVet and Vet Radar systems to seamlessly manage triage, treatments, and discharges.
• Client Bond: Provide empathetic, clear patient updates and discharge education to clients.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical veterinary experience (Required).
• Credentials: Licensed Veterinary Technician / LVT (Preferred).
• Specialization: Prior emergency or specialty medicine experience (Preferred).
• Attributes: Coachable, driven, and passionate about patient advocacy and client care.

Schedule & Shift Differentials

Enjoy predictable, set schedules consisting of four 10-hour shifts or a 3-on/4-off alternating rotation. Some holidays are required.

Our currently available shifts include:

• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM

Boost your base pay with our hourly differentials:

• +$3.00/hr | Saturday & Sunday Day Shift (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
• +$4.00/hr | Evening Shift (6:00 PM – 12:00 AM)
• +$5.00/hr | Overnight Shift (12:00 AM – 6:00 AM)
• Call-in stipends and holiday pay are also provided.

Interested but New to ER?

If emergency medicine feels exciting but intimidating, you are not alone. We want you to feel confident in your choice. We invite you to tour our hospital, shadow an ER team member, or simply grab coffee with our Assistant Nursing Director to chat about the role.