Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) match

PTO & CE PTO

Uniform stipend

Pet discounts

Mentorship

On-site training

Job summary

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Services (MVSES) in Jeffersontown, Louisville, KY, seeks an ER Veterinary Technician or Assistant to deliver rapid, high‑level nursing care for critical patients. You will manage triage, diagnostics, anesthesia monitoring, and client communication in a fast-paced emergency setting.

You’ll work with a collaborative team, benefiting from mentorship and advanced equipment, including MRI/CT/ultrasound, with a strong focus on compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical veterinary experience (Required).
Licensed Veterinary Technician / LVT (Preferred).
Prior emergency or specialty medicine experience (Preferred).
Coachable, driven, and passionate about patient advocacy and client care.

Responsibilities

Triage and assess emergency patients; obtain thorough histories.
Place catheters, central lines, NG tubes, arterial lines; monitor patients.
Administer SC, IM, IV injections; dispense medications; perform medical math.
Perform in-house lab work and radiographs; ensure safety protocols.
Provide patient monitoring, restraint, wound care, and client updates.
Utilize EzyVet and Vet Radar to manage triage, treatments, and discharges.
Deliver empathetic discharge education to clients.

Skills

Emergency care

Team collaboration

Coachable

Client communication

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician / LVT

Tools

EzyVet

Vet Radar

Job description

Are you energized by fast-paced medicine, meaningful patient interaction, and working with a collaborative veterinary nursing team?

At Metropolitan Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Services (MVSES), the Emergency Veterinary Assistant or Technician provides gold-standard emergency care from the moment a patient walks through the door. With over 20 years of excellence in specialty care and a decade in emergency medicine, we offer you the opportunity to sharpen your skills, work alongside experts, and join a team that deeply values advanced medicine, mentorship, and compassion.

MVSES is a premier, multi-specialty referral and emergency hospital offering Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, with a practice limited to eye care. Located in the trendy Jeffersontown area of Louisville, we are a trusted community referral center committed to investing in our people.

Benefits & Perks

We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our patients. MVSES offers a highly competitive compensation package, including:

True Work-Life Balance: Schedule flexibility with set days. No rotating between mornings and nights. We prioritize your life events.
Training: Comprehensive, standardized on-site training in procedures, advanced diagnostics and equipment included RECOVER emergency training.
Advanced Mentorship: Work with our dedicated Criticalist and learn from our highly experienced, RECOVER-certified ER/ICU technicians.
State-of-the-Art Equipment: Advanced imaging with MRI, CT, and Ultrasound.
Health Coverage: 100% employer-paid health insurance, plus comprehensive dental and vision options.
Practice Ownership: Privately owned practice-enjoy a team-focused environment with a supportive culture.
Financial Security: 401(k) with employer match and a competitive retention bonus.
Time Off: Generous PTO, sick pay, and continuing education (CE) PTO.
Allowances: Annual stipends for uniforms and continuing education.
Discounts: Generous personal pet care discounts.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

As an ER Veterinary Technician or Assistant, you are the vital link providing rapid, skilled nursing care. You will manage critical patients, run diagnostics, administer treatments, monitor anesthesia, and elevate the client experience.

Triage & Assessment: Assess patient stability, recognize emergency intervention needs, and obtain thorough histories.
Technical Nursing: Place peripheral IV catheters, central lines, nasogastric tubes, sampling catheters, and arterial lines.
Medications & Fluids: Administer SC, IM, and IV injections; dispense oral medications; master medical math.
Diagnostics: Perform in-house lab testing (bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal) and capture digital radiographs using proper safety protocols.
Patient Care: Practice safe patient restraint, monitor vitals, manage wound care, and recognize subtle signs of pain or distress.
Workflow & Tech: Utilize EzyVet and Vet Radar systems to seamlessly manage triage, treatments, and discharges.
Client Bond: Provide empathetic, clear patient updates and discharge education to clients.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical veterinary experience (Required).
Credentials: Licensed Veterinary Technician / LVT (Preferred).
Specialization: Prior emergency or specialty medicine experience (Preferred).
Attributes: Coachable, driven, and passionate about patient advocacy and client care.

Schedule & Shift Differentials

Enjoy predictable, set schedules consisting of four 10-hour shifts or a 3-on/4-off alternating rotation. Some holidays are required.

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