ER Veterinary Technician — Evening & Overnight Care

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Service; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Uniform allowances

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Service in Louisville is seeking experienced veterinary technicians for evening and overnight emergency care. You will join a collaborative ER and ICU team, building advanced nursing skills and delivering compassionate care to critical patients.

MVSES offers set four 10-hour shifts or rotating three-days-on/four-days-off schedules with occasional holiday coverage, plus strong training support and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant clinical veterinary experience required.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician credentials preferred; emergency or specialty experience is a plus.
• Strong patient assessment, technical nursing, medical math, and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to prioritize changing patient needs, stay organized in a busy ER, and collaborate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients, obtain thorough histories and vital signs, and promptly communicate changes in condition or need for intervention.
• Provide nursing care, monitor pain and respiration, perform wound care, assist with stabilization and resuscitation.
• Collect samples, perform in-house lab testing, and obtain diagnostic radiographs safely.
• Place peripheral IV catheters, administer medications and fluids, and apply accurate medical calculations.
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring and advanced procedures, including central lines and arterial lines.
• Maintain records and treatment schedules using ezyVet and Vet Radar; ensure clear handoffs between shifts.

Skills

Patient assessment

Technical nursing

Medical math

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

ezyVet

Vet Radar

Job description

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Service in Louisville is seeking experienced veterinary technicians for evening and overnight emergency care. You will join a collaborative ER and ICU team, building advanced nursing skills and delivering compassionate care to critical patients.

MVSES offers set four 10-hour shifts or rotating three-days-on/four-days-off schedules with occasional holiday coverage, plus strong training support and growth opportunities.