Experienced or Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Socket.dev; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonus program

Pet discounts

Paid time off

Uniform allowance

Continuing education allowance

Six paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Tallahassee, FL is seeking experienced ICU and Emergency Veterinary Technicians for daytime shifts. You will manage critically ill and injured patients, assist with surgery, perform diagnostics, and communicate with worried pet owners.

You’ll work with multiple DVMs in a fast-paced environment, triaging emergencies, stabilizing patients, and providing updates to owners while growing your emergency medicine skills. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of prior experience as Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician.
• Experience in emergency/ICU settings preferred.
• Ability to work with multiple DVMs and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage critically ill and injured hospitalized patients.
• Monitor patients and provide prescribed treatments.
• Perform diagnostic sampling, testing, and imaging.
• Assist with surgery and venipuncture tasks.
• Provide daily progress updates to pet owners.
• Support Veterinary Assistants and other team members.
• Collaborate with DVMs for stabilization and treatment plans.

Skills

Venipuncture

Medical math

Surgical assistance

Communication skills

Leadership

Emergency care

Critical thinking

Job description

Who we are:

Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital is Hiring a Day Time ICU & Emergency Veterinary Technicians!

Position Details

Role: ICU & Emergency Veterinary Technician - Daytime shiftsStatus: Full-TimeSalary: Competitive and based on experienceSchedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and every other weekendRequirements: Minimum of 2 years of prior experience working as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician is required

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses.

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program.

Ready to Put Your Emergency & Critical Care Skills to Work?

Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital is a multi-doctor emergency hospital in Tallahassee, FL, serving the Big Bend region of North Florida, South Georgia, and parts of Southern Alabama. We’re looking for experienced ICU and Emergency Veterinary Technicians who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to play an essential role in caring for critically ill and injured patients.

Whether you’re managing an ICU patient, triaging an incoming emergency, assisting with surgery, performing diagnostics, or communicating with a worried pet owner, your technical skills and judgment will matter every shift.

Our afternoon, evening, and overnight opportunities are ideal for technicians who can stay organized under pressure, communicate clearly, and work collaboratively with multiple DVMs and support team members.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• Put your emergency and critical care skills to work every shift
• Work alongside multiple DVMs in a fast-paced emergency hospital
• Build experience with triage, stabilization, ICU nursing, diagnostics, imaging, and surgical support
• Play an active role in treatment planning and patient care
• Strengthen your leadership skills while supporting Veterinary Assistants
• Continue developing your technical skills through hands-on emergency medicine
• Be part of a team caring for patients and families throughout the surrounding region
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities

What Our Veterinary Technicians Do

• Manage critically ill and injured hospitalized patients
• Closely monitor patients and provide prescribed treatments
• Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to the DVM
• Perform diagnostic sampling, testing, and imaging
• Perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic samples
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist with surgical procedures
• Work with multiple DVMs to stabilize emergency patients
• Apply medical math skills accurately in patient care
• Provide daily progress updates to pet owners
• Help manage and support Veterinary Assistants
• Perform Veterinary Assistant duties when needed to support patient care and hospital workflow

What Our Emergency Veterinary Technicians Do

• Triage incoming patients and recognize true veterinary emergencies
• Help stabilize critically ill and injured emergency patients
• Work closely with multiple DVMs during emergency stabilization and treatment
• Perform venipuncture and other technical patient-care tasks
• Apply medical math accurately in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Create and explain treatment plans and financial estimates in collaboration with the DVM
• Keep owners informed about their pet’s condition and care
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist with surgical procedures
• Help manage and support Veterinary Assistants
• Perform Veterinary Assistant duties when needed

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 2 years of prior experience working as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician is required
• Strong technical and patient-care skills
• Confidence working with critically ill and injured patients
• Ability to recognize urgent and emergent patient needs
• Venipuncture experience
• Strong medical math skills
• Surgical preparation and assistance experience
• Ability to monitor patients closely and recognize changes in condition
• Strong communication skills with clients, DVMs, and support team members
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced emergency environment
• Confidence providing compassionate client education and patient updates
• Leadership skills and the ability to support Veterinary Assistants
• A collaborative, adaptable, and team-first approach

Exras You’ll Actually Feel

Emergency medicine gives you the opportunity to use your skills when they matter most. At Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital, you’ll be involved in the patient-care process from triage and stabilization through diagnostics, treatment, monitoring, and client communication.

You’ll work with a variety of cases, collaborate with multiple doctors, and continue strengthening the technical and critical-thinking skills that make experienced Veterinary Technicians such an important part of emergency medicine.

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Benefit eligibility may vary based on full-time or part-time status. Benefits designated as full-time only are subject to eligibility requirements.

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Emergency Team!

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant with at least two years of experience who thrives in emergency medicine, enjoys challenging cases, and wants to put your technical skills to work in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to meet you.

Bring your experience, adaptability, critical-thinking skills, and commitment to compassionate care. You’ll join a team where every shift brings an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for pets and the people who love them.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by bringing different perspectives and ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.