Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Sick time

Parental leave

Discounted employee pet insurance

Employee discounts on pet services and

Uniform scrub allowance

CE allowance for Licensed Veterinary

Job summary

Pet Emergency & Referral Center (PERC) in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, is seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians for our 24-hour emergency team. Candidates should enjoy fast-paced emergency medicine, hands-on patient care, and collaboration with ER veterinarians and board-certified specialists.

Qualifications include a minimum of 3 years in veterinary medicine; LVT/CVT/RVT credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of veterinary experience required
• LVT/CVT/RVT credential preferred but not required
• Emergency/critical care experience preferred
• Calm under pressure with strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Fluent English reading and speaking required

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency patients and assist with critical assessments
• Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters; administer meds as directed
• Conduct in-house lab tests and diagnostic procedures; assist with emergencies and surgery
• Monitor anesthesia and recover patients
• Collaborate with veterinarians and hospital staff; maintain patient records and updates
• Provide compassionate client communication during stressful situations
• Cross-train across departments and participate in ongoing CE and training
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe care environment

Skills

Emergency triage

Critical care

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Education

LVT/CVT/RVT credential preferred

Fluent English

Job description

Emergency Veterinary Technician | $25.00-$29.00/hour starting, based on experience and licensure + Additional $4/hr shift differential

Emergency Veterinary Technician | $25.00-$29.00/hour starting, based on experience and licensure + Additional $4/hr shift differential

Pet Emergency & Referral Center (PERC) | Palm Beach Gardens, FL

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus for Licensed Veterinary Technicians + $2,500 Relocation Assistance When Applicable

Up To $2000 Sign-On Bonus Structure Available for Qualified Unlicensed Technicians

Full-Time, Part-Time, or Per-Diem Openings | 12-hour shifts | Days, Evenings, or Overnights available

Pet Emergency & Referral Center (PERC) is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to join our Emergency team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. This is an opportunity for a Veterinary Technician who enjoys fast-paced emergency medicine, hands‑on patient care, critical thinking, and working alongside experienced emergency veterinarians and board‑certified specialists.

Compensation

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Additional $4/hour shift differential on weekends
• Additional $4/hour shift differential from 10:00 PM–6:00 AM every night
• LVT/CVT/RVT credential preferred but not required

Benefits

Part-time benefits may vary based on eligibility.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Parental leave
• Discounted employee pet insurance
• Employee discounts on pet services and supplies
• Employee Costco membership
• Birthday and milestone recognition bonuses
• Employee referral rewards program
• Uniform scrub allowance
• CE allowance for Licensed Veterinary Technicians
• Cultural ambassador events and outings
• Employee snacks, coffee, and tea
• Additional benefits may be available based on eligibility

Schedule

• Full-time, part-time, or per-diem opportunities available
• 12-hour shifts
• Shift options:
  • 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
  • 12:00 PM–12:00 AM
  • 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
  • 8:00 PM–8:00 AM

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency patients and assist with critical patient assessments, monitor hospitalized and critically ill patients, prioritize patient needs based on condition and urgency
• Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters, administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians, perform in‑house laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures, assist with emergency procedures and surgery, monitor anesthesia and safely recover patients
• Collaborate with emergency veterinarians, board‑certified specialists, Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and other hospital team members, communicate patient updates, diagnostic findings, and concerns with veterinarians and the medical team, maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation
• Provide compassionate support and clear communication to clients during stressful situations
• Cross‑train throughout the hospital and continue developing advanced technical skills, participate in mentorship, continuing education, and ongoing clinical training
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in veterinary medicine required, prior Veterinary Technician experience required
• LVT, CVT, or RVT credential preferred, but not required
• Emergency or critical care experience preferred
• Comfortable prioritizing and triaging emergency cases, understanding of veterinary nursing and patient care
• Calm under pressure with strong critical thinking and decision-making skills, able to work effectively in a fast‑paced emergency and specialty environment
• Detail‑oriented, dependable, and team‑focused, strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about learning and providing exceptional patient care, flexible and willing to cross‑train throughout the hospital
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About The Hospital

Pet Emergency & Referral Center (PERC) is a busy, growing 24‑hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving Palm Beach Gardens and the surrounding community.

Our Emergency Service works closely with specialty departments to provide seamless, advanced care for critically ill and complex patients. Collaboration is central to our approach, creating an environment where Veterinary Technicians are valued members of the medical team and encouraged to utilize their technical skills.

Surrounding Areas

Pet Emergency & Referral Center serves Palm Beach Gardens and surrounding communities in northern Palm Beach County, including Jupiter, Juno Beach, North Palm Beach, Lake Park, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach Shores, and West Palm Beach. The area offers convenient access to South Florida beaches, boating, outdoor recreation, dining, shopping, and the greater Palm Beach County community.

Palm Beach Gardens and the surrounding North Palm Beach County area offer a coastal South Florida lifestyle with access to beaches, water activities, outdoor recreation, dining, and entertainment. The region provides a variety of communities and neighborhoods for veterinary professionals looking to build a career in emergency and specialty medicine.

Join Us

At PERC, Veterinary Technicians are trusted, respected, and encouraged to practice advanced technical skills while continuing to grow through mentorship from experienced emergency and specialty teams, continuing education, and cross‑training throughout the hospital. Apply today and build your long‑term career in emergency and specialty medicine!

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world‑class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic‑caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two‑way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.