Veterinary Technician - Critical Care (ECC)

Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary center in Brandon, FL, as an Emergency Critical Care Veterinary Technician. You will provide high-quality care to critically ill pets, collaborate with specialists, and utilize advanced veterinary treatments in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role requires strong technical and communication skills, with opportunities for continuous education and growth.

Benefits

Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401K with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Paid family leave

Disability insurance

Continuing education

Uniform allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency or specialty veterinary medicine preferred.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary protocols and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with board-certified criticalists to provide excellent patient care.
• Perform nursing skills such as animal restraint and anesthesia monitoring.
• Assist with advanced procedures like CT scans and dialysis.

Skills

Communication

Animal Handling

Technical Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification as a Veterinary Technician

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Critical Care (ECC)

Join our team at Fetch Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Centers in Brandon, FL, as an Emergency Critical Care Veterinary Technician. If you are passionate about emergency medicine and eager to work in a fast-paced environment providing high-quality care to critically ill pets, we want to hear from you!

Our hospital offers advanced treatments, including mechanical ventilation, dialysis, and plasma exchange. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to learn and utilize the most progressive therapies while practicing the highest standards of veterinary medicine.

Schedule & Compensation

• Rotating schedule from 9 am-7 pm, Monday-Sunday
• Shift differentials: Sunday-Thursday night $4.00, Friday/Saturday night $6.00, Saturday/Sunday day $2.00

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with board-certified criticalists to provide excellent patient care
• Perform nursing skills such as animal restraint, vital signs, anesthesia monitoring, intubation, catheterization, phlebotomy, treatments, and medication administration
• Monitor and care for patients using state-of-the-art equipment
• Assist with anesthetic protocols for surgical procedures
• Operate in-house lab machines, take radiographs, and discuss diagnostics with clients
• Maintain medical records and communicate compassionately with pet owners and veterinarians
• Assist with advanced procedures like CT scans, dialysis, ventilators, TPE, and line placements (preferred skills)

Technical Skills

• Ensure safety standards are met throughout the hospital
• Handle animals properly for procedures and treatments
• Perform TPR, data entry, and lab work
• Assist with radiographs and ultrasound restraint

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) preferred
• Experience in emergency or specialty veterinary medicine preferred
• Strong knowledge of veterinary protocols and anesthesia monitoring
• Excellent technical, communication, and animal handling skills
• Ability to work under pressure, including weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts

Benefits

• Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K with company match
• Life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay
• Paid family leave, disability insurance
• Employee assistance program, pet wellness plans, discounts
• Continuing education, uniform allowance, tuition reimbursement

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider