Emergency Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals•Fishers, IN

About The Position

VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician or internship-trained technician to join its Emergency and Critical Care overnight team. The role provides emergency care to animals, helps ensure critical cases receive prompt attention, and supports care for hospitalized patients. The position is full-time, with three 12-hour overnight shifts each week. Starting compensation is $24–$30 per hour, determined by license, skill set, and years of experience, with financial growth opportunities available. The hospital supports professional development through a Technician Training and Development Coordinator team, which helps technicians and assistants develop skills and set goals. The organization also emphasizes employee health and well-being and offers access to resources and career development within a large veterinary community.

Requirements

Registered Veterinary Technician (CVT) or internship-trained.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced and often high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

Triage patients by assessing their condition, checking vital signs, identifying obvious injuries or distress, and gathering information from pet owners.
Perform venipuncture and place intravenous catheters.
Administer prescribed fluids, medications, and other treatments safely and accurately.
Collaborate and communicate with technical staff across the hospital to support hospitalized patients.
Monitor ICU patients, recognize changes in clinical status, and promptly report concerns to the veterinary team.
Assist with departmental rounds.
Provide clients with clear discharge instructions.
Maintain accurate patient records, including history, treatments, and client communications, and assist with cost estimates.
Prepare patients for procedures and monitor anesthesia and sedation.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment and assist with radiographs and other diagnostic images.
Run laboratory diagnostics, correlate results with the patient's clinical presentation, and notify the veterinarian of results.
Collect and administer blood transfusions and monitor for transfusion reactions.
Administer oxygen using flow-by oxygen, nasal oxygen cannulas, or an oxygen cage.
Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and medical procedures for emergency cases.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and family.
Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay.
401(k) with corporate match.
Pet care discounts of 40–100%.
Continuing education allowance.
Veterinary technician license reimbursement.
NAVTA membership.
Free mental wellness subscriptions, including Headspace and 12 Lyra Health sessions.
Referral bonuses.
Free continuing education through online WoofU.
Associate discounts on cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more.
Leadership opportunities and career development programs.
Opportunities to give back through shelter partnerships and VCA Charities.