Emergency Veterinary Technician - Overnights and Weekends available

Innovetive Petcare•Niceville, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our growing Emergency & Critical Care Team. This is an opportunity for a technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys critical thinking, and wants to play a meaningful role in patient care when pets and their families need us most. As the only 24/7 Emergency Veterinary Hospital serving Niceville and the Emerald Coast, our team provides life-saving care during nights, weekends, and holidays. We are looking for veterinary professionals who can bring confidence, technical skill, and compassion to some of the most challenging and rewarding cases in veterinary medicine. We are specifically seeking individuals with a strong foundation in veterinary medicine who feel comfortable supporting: Emergency and urgent care patients, Hospitalized and critical care cases, IV catheter placement and venipuncture, Anesthesia monitoring and recovery, Diagnostic testing and patient assessment, Client communication during stressful situations, Fast-paced treatment room workflows. Whether your experience comes from Emergency Medicine, Specialty Practice, Urgent Care, or High-Volume General Practice, we want to hear from you. If you've spent the last several years building strong technical skills and are ready to elevate your career in Emergency Medicine, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Requirements

Minimum 2+ years of hands-on veterinary clinical experience required
Prior experience in emergency, critical care, specialty, or high-volume general practice strongly preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in: Patient restraint and handling in high-stress situations
IV catheter placement and venipuncture
Anesthetic monitoring and post-operative recovery
Emergency protocols and multitasking under pressure
Experience with veterinary PIMS and electronic medical records
Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Ability to remain calm, focused, and professional during trauma cases and overnight surges
Flexible availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis

Nice To Haves

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) preferred, but highly skilled Veterinary Assistants with advanced technical abilities will be considered

Responsibilities

Expand your emergency and critical care skillset
Work closely with experienced emergency clinicians
Develop advanced technical abilities
Strengthen anesthesia and patient monitoring skills
Gain experience managing complex medical and trauma cases
Contribute directly to patient outcomes
Think critically, continue learning, and actively participate in patient care

Benefits

Shift differential pay
Potential sign-on bonus for highly qualified candidates
Relocation assistance available for experienced credentialed technicians
HeadStart Student Loan Support Program
Competitive pay ranging from $21–$28/hour
Performance reviews and advancement opportunities
Continuing Education (CE) support and paid training
Growth opportunities in emergency medicine, specialty medicine, and leadership development
Career advancement pathways within Innovetive Petcare
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Calm Health Wellness Program, including mental health, stress management, mindfulness, and sleep support resources
401(k) with Company Match
Life Insurance Options
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Employee Pet Care Discounts
Rocket Lawyer Legal Support for eligible team members and their immediate family