ER Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate ER Veterinary Technician to join their Emergency Room team. This role offers the opportunity to grow with a hospital that has expanded its hours to support emergency cases, providing experienced vet techs with the variety, pace, and purpose of urgent care within a warm, relationship-driven team. The hospital blends progressive veterinary medicine with practical guidance, clear client communication, and strong teammate support. They care for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets, offering a range of services including wellness, urgent care, surgery, hospitalization, diagnostics, dental care, and supportive care. The position offers mentorship, hands-on learning, and opportunities for leadership as services expand. 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.
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
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
