Overnight ICU Vet Tech: Fast-Paced Emergency Care

Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Health insurance

Sick Time / PTO

Employee discounts

Six paid holidays

Referral bonus

Job summary

Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Tallahassee, FL seeks experienced ICU, emergency, and overnight veterinary technicians to join a fast-paced, collaborative emergency team serving the Big Bend region. Full-time, overnight schedule with Wednesday, Friday, and alternating weekends; salary negotiable based on experience.

Join a supportive team that values critical thinking, patient advocacy, and advanced technical skills in a busy ER setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician.
• Strong technical and patient care skills.
• Venipuncture and catheter placement experience.
• Excellent communication and client service abilities.
• Strong medical math and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.
• Passion for emergency medicine and patient advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage critically ill and injured hospitalized patients.
• Perform diagnostic sampling, testing, and imaging procedures.
• Venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Assist with surgical preparation and procedures.
• Monitor and administer treatments to critical patients.
• Communicate patient status changes to veterinarians promptly.
• Provide daily patient updates to pet owners.
• Utilize medical math for accurate medication calculations.
• Support and mentor veterinary assistants while assisting with patient care as needed.
• Triage and stabilize emergency patients.
• Assist multiple veterinarians with patient stabilization and treatment plans.
• Calculate medications and treatment protocols accurately.
• Assist with treatment plans and financial estimates alongside veterinarians.
• Communicate patient updates to clients throughout the hospitalization process.
• Assist with surgical preparation and emergency procedures.
• Support veterinary assistants and overall hospital workflow.
• Provide ICU, emergency, and reception support during overnight shifts.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Assist with emergency patient intake, treatment, and client communication.
• Support a smaller overnight team while maintaining exceptional patient care.
• Perform technical and administrative duties as needed throughout the shift.

Skills

Veterinary Technician

Emergency Care

Venipuncture

Catheter Placement

Medical Math

Critical Thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Care

Job description

Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Tallahassee, FL seeks experienced ICU, emergency, and overnight veterinary technicians to join a fast-paced, collaborative emergency team serving the Big Bend region. Full-time, overnight schedule with Wednesday, Friday, and alternating weekends; salary negotiable based on experience.

Join a supportive team that values critical thinking, patient advocacy, and advanced technical skills in a busy ER setting.