ER Veterinary Technician
About The Position
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate ER Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Room team! The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, and have a passion for providing high-quality care to animals in a fast-paced environment. Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital offers the chance to grow with a trusted hospital entering an exciting new chapter. Long known as a family-focused general practice, we recently expanded our hours to support emergency cases which can give experienced vet techs the variety, pace, and purpose of urgent care while staying rooted in a warm, relationship-driven team. Our team blends progressive veterinary medicine with practical guidance, clear client communication, and the kind of teammate support that helps hard days feel manageable. We care for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets, offering wellness, urgent care, surgery, hospitalization, diagnostics, dental care, and supportive care from our hospital. Whether you’re an experienced ER CVT or skilled veterinary technician ready for more emergency exposure, you’ll have mentorship, hands-on learning, and opportunities to step into leadership as our services expand.
Requirements
- Professional veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience is required.
- Comfort with anesthesia, diagnostics, patient restraint, venipuncture, and nursing care.
- Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
- A communicator who builds trust with clients and teammates.
- A steady, reliable teammate available for weekends, late evenings, and overnight shifts.
- Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
- Collaborative team player to ensure optimal patient care.
- Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.
Nice To Haves
- CVT or licensed vet tech credentials are preferred, but not required.
- Previous vet med ER experience heavily preferred.
- Critical care anesthesia experience, including operating room and ventilator management.
- Strong proficiency in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
- High level of comfort with medical math and dosage calculations.
- Commitment to professional ethics and ongoing education.
- Ability to manage a high caseload with multiple patients simultaneously.
Responsibilities
- Triage incoming urgent and emergency patients with calm, confident technical care.
- Collect and analyze lab samples, run in-house diagnostics, and support imaging workflows.
- Assist with digital radiology, ultrasound, and advanced diagnostics.
- Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability.
- Prepare for surgery, assist doctors, and monitor anesthesia with attention to detail.
- Administer medications, support treatment plans, and communicate clearly with clients.
- Partner with doctors and fellow vet tech team members to keep patient flow smooth.
- Help shape best practices as our emergency care model continues to grow.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applicable to licensed employees)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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