Veterinary Technician, Emergency

ethosveterinaryhealth; Florida; Presencial; USD 34.000 - 40.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee discounts on pet services

Resumo da vaga

Pet Emergency & Referral Center (PERC) in Palm Beach Gardens, FL is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Technician. The role offers 12-hour shifts with multiple schedule options including full-time, part-time, and per-diem, and includes shift differentials and sign-on bonuses for licensed technicians.

Responsibilities include triage, critical patient assessment, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, in-house diagnostics, anesthesia monitoring, and collaboration with a

Qualificações

• Minimum 3 years in veterinary medicine.
• Emergency or critical care experience preferred.
• LVT/CVT/RVT credential preferred but not required.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide hands-on nursing care and technical support for emergency and hospitalized patients.
• Triage emergency patients and assist with critical assessments and monitoring.
• Perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, administer medications as directed.
• Assist with emergency procedures and surgery; monitor anesthesia and recovery.

Conhecimentos

Emergency care

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Formação

LVT/CVT/RVT credential

Descrição da vaga

Emergency Veterinary Technician

Compensation starts at $25.00-$29.00/hour based on experience and licensure, with an additional $4/hr shift differential. Sign‑on bonuses: $2,500 for licensed veterinary technicians, $2,500 relocation assistance when applicable, up to $2,000 for qualified unlicensed technicians. Offered in full‑time, part‑time, or per‑diem positions with 12‑hour shifts.

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Pet Emergency & Referral Center (PERC).

Schedule

Full‑time, part‑time, or per‑diem opportunities available. 12‑hour shifts.

• 8:00AM–8:00PM
• 12:00PM–12:00AM
• 6:00PM–6:00AM
• 8:00PM–8:00AM

Responsibilities

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will provide hands‑on nursing care and technical support for emergency and hospitalized patients in a busy 24‑hour emergency and specialty hospital. 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. 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

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

PERC 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.

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.

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.