Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Employee pet discount

401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

VERC, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, seeks a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join the Overnight Emergency team in Pensacola, FL. This full-time role supports emergency outpatient cases, with three 12-hour overnight shifts per week and a focus on high-quality patient care and compassionate client service.

The position offers $20–$23/hour based on skills and experience, plus a $2/hour overnight differential, along with benefits and opportunities for professional growth within Ethos Veterinary

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Emergency veterinary experience preferred; LVT certification prioritized.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medicine including restraint, venipuncture, anesthesia, and lab procedures.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced emergency environment and work well with a team.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Fluent English speaking and reading required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care for emergency outpatient cases.
• Assist with patient assessment, treatment, monitoring, and daily care.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, phlebotomy, and other procedures.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging, laboratory procedures, anesthesia, and drug calculations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and follow hospital protocols.
• Communicate professionally with clients and team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient care environment.

Skills

Emergency experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

LVT certification

Job description

Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician | $20–$23/hour based on skills assessment and experience + $2/hour overnight shift differential

Veterinary Emergency Referral Center (VERC) | Pensacola, FL

Full-Time | Three 12-hour overnight shifts | Friday–Sunday

Veterinary Emergency Referral Center (VERC) is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our Overnight Emergency team in Pensacola, FL. This role is a great opportunity for an experienced Vet Tech who enjoys emergency medicine, hands-on patient care, and working with a team that values excellent medicine, client service, and continued professional growth.

Compensation

• $20–$23/hour based on skills assessment and experience
• Additional $2/hour overnight shift differential
• Opportunity for increased compensation with advanced knowledge and skill development

Benefits

• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Employee pet discount
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• And more!

Schedule

• Full-time
• Three 12-hour overnight shifts per week
• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care for emergency outpatient cases
• Assist with patient assessment, treatment, monitoring, and daily care
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, phlebotomy, and other technical procedures
• Assist with diagnostic imaging, laboratory procedures, anesthesia, and drug calculations
• Safely restrain and handle patients
• Monitor patients and communicate changes to the veterinary medical team
• Maintain accurate patient records and follow hospital protocols
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and team members
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient patient care environment
• Support the Emergency team in providing timely, compassionate care

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working as a Veterinary Technician
• Emergency veterinary experience preferred, LVT certification prioritized
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medicine, including restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, venipuncture, anesthesia, drug calculations, and laboratory procedures
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Ability to adapt to the individual needs of patients and work effectively in a fast-paced emergency environment
• Positive, respectful, and team-oriented approach
• Commitment to continued learning and professional development
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

About The Hospital

Veterinary Emergency Referral Center (VERC) is a fast-paced emergency veterinary hospital in Pensacola, FL. Our team includes experienced emergency doctors and highly-skilled technicians, providing patients with access to advanced emergency and specialty care.

We are committed to high-quality medicine and staying current with advances in veterinary technology. Our team encourages continued growth at every level and provides access to state-of-the-art equipment and a wide range of procedures.

At VERC, we believe excellent patient care goes hand in hand with excellent client service. Our team works together to educate clients, support one another, and provide every patient with compassionate, individualized care.

Surrounding Areas

Veterinary Emergency Referral Center serves Pensacola and surrounding communities throughout Northwest Florida and the Gulf Coast. Pensacola offers beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, boating, fishing, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Pensacola offers a coastal lifestyle with access to beaches, outdoor recreation, and a strong local community. VERC provides an opportunity to grow your veterinary career while gaining experience 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.