Veterinary Technician - Emergency Daytime

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned emergency and specialty veterinary hospital as a Veterinary Technician. In this full-time role, you will work alongside a dedicated team to provide high-quality emergency care. Your responsibilities will include assessing patients, performing critical nursing skills, and maintaining accurate medical records. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in emergency medicine and excellent communication skills. This position offers a supportive environment where you can grow your career and make a meaningful impact on the lives of animals and their owners. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a compassionate team!

Benefits

Health Insurance

401K with Company Match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Programs

Pet Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Certification as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to provide excellent patient care.
• Monitor patients using advanced equipment and protocols.

Skills

Veterinary Protocols

Technical Skills

Communication Skills

Emergency Medicine

Animal Handling

Education

High School Diploma

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

Anesthesia Monitoring Equipment

In-house Lab Equipment

Job description

Fetch Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Centers - Veterinary Technician Position

Fetch Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Centers is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to join our emergency team in Brandon, FL.

If emergency medicine is your passion and you want to advance your career, consider joining our team! Reach out today to start a new chapter with us.

Position Details

This is a full-time daytime position with 12-hour shifts, scheduled three days per week. Available shift options include:

• 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
• 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM: Monday, Saturday, Sunday

Sign-on Bonus

We offer a sign-on bonus to qualified candidates.

Shift Differentials

• Sunday - Thursday Night differential: $4.00 (7:30 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Friday/Saturday Night differential: $6.00 (7:30 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Saturday/Sunday Daytime differential: $2.00 (7:30 AM - 7:30 PM)

About Us

As a family-owned emergency and specialty veterinary hospital, we provide advanced veterinary services, including mechanical ventilator support, dialysis, and therapeutic plasma exchange. Our team offers compassionate care and exceptional service, working in a fast-paced environment to provide high-quality emergency care.

Role Overview

The Emergency Veterinary Technician plays a critical role in assessing and prioritizing emergent patients, working closely with our experienced team to deliver high-standard medicine and compassionate care.

Ideal Candidate

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician
• Certification as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) preferred
• Experience in emergency or specialty veterinary medicine preferred
• Knowledge of veterinary protocols and procedures
• Strong technical and communication skills
• Ability to handle animals of various sizes and temperaments
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Flexible schedule, including availability for on-call, weekend shifts, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to provide excellent patient care
• Perform nursing skills such as restraint, vital signs, anesthesia monitoring, intubation, catheterization, phlebotomy, treatments, and medication administration
• Monitor patients using advanced equipment and protocols
• Manage anesthesia and in-house lab work, radiographs
• Discuss diagnostics, procedures, and treatments with clients
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Assist in hospital equipment maintenance and cleaning
• Communicate compassionately with pet owners and veterinarians

Benefits

• Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K with company match
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Paid time off, holidays, and family leave
• Employee assistance and pet wellness programs
• Pet discounts, continuing education, uniform allowance, tuition reimbursement