Overnight Veterinary Technician

Alliedveterinary; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Continuing education allowance

Health insurance

Job summary

Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Tallahassee, Florida, is looking for Overnight Veterinary Technicians to join our emergency team. The role offers a full-time schedule from 8 pm to 8 am, focusing on critical patient care in a collaborative environment.

We provide a competitive salary based on experience alongside generous benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and wellness perks. If you're passionate about emergency medicine and patient advocacy, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Technician.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of emergency medicine.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage critically ill and injured hospitalized patients.
• Perform diagnostic sampling and assist in surgical procedures.
• Triage and stabilize emergency patients.

Skills

Venipuncture

Critical thinking

Patient care

Communication

Job description

Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital is Hiring Overnight ICU and Emergency Veterinary Technicians!

Role: Overnight Veterinary Technician
Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: 8 pm - 8 am Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

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 discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for an Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician Role Where Your Skills Truly Matter?

Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital is seeking experienced ICU, Emergency, and Overnight Veterinary Technicians to join our fast‑paced, collaborative emergency team. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, we proudly serve the Big Bend region of North Florida, South Georgia, and parts of Southern Alabama, providing emergency and critical care services when pets need us most.

If you thrive in a high‑energy environment, enjoy critical thinking, and want to work alongside multiple doctors managing complex emergency and critical care cases, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital

• Opportunity to work alongside multiple experienced emergency veterinarians
• Challenging and rewarding emergency and critical care caseload
• Fast‑paced environment that encourages skill development and growth
• Collaborative team culture built on communication and support
• Opportunities to utilize advanced technical and critical care skills daily
• Meaningful work helping patients and families during critical moments

What You’ll Do

ICU Veterinary Technicians

• Manage critically ill and injured hospitalized patients
• Perform diagnostic sampling, testing, and imaging procedures
• Perform 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

Emergency Veterinary Technicians

• Triage and stabilize emergency patients
• Recognize and respond appropriately to true emergency situations
• Assist multiple veterinarians with patient stabilization and treatment plans
• Perform venipuncture and diagnostic sample collection
• 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

Overnight Veterinary Technicians

• 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

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

• 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

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• 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)
• 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/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Six paid holidays (full‑time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you are ready to take your emergency and critical care skills to the next level while working alongside a talented and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and discover the difference you can make at Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion 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 exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.