Overnight Veterinary Technician/Assistant: 8p-8a w/ One Weekend Shift

Advanced Veterinary Care • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Veterinary Care (AVC) is a privately owned emergency, urgent care, and specialty veterinary hospital in Orlando, Florida. AVC describes itself as a state-of-the-art facility focused on innovative, compassionate care, collaboration, and a positive work environment that supports employee well-being. The hospital seeks a communicator who can prioritize tasks, is detail-oriented, and enjoys a fast-paced, collaborative setting across urgent care and specialty departments. Candidates should align with AVC’s values of Compassion, Advancement, Respect, Excellence, and Collaboration.

The Overnight Assistant/Technician provides urgent and emergency veterinary care, including medication administration, diagnostic testing, surgical assistance, post-operative care, patient monitoring, triage, and emergency procedures. The role also involves safe animal handling, communicating with pet owners, maintaining the clinical environment, and operating and maintaining medical equipment. Experience with anesthetic induction and monitoring, IV catheter placement, and advanced nursing care is expected.

Requirements

• Prior veterinary experience is required.
• Proficiency in drug calculation.
• Strong anesthetic skills.
• Competency in general knowledge and nursing skills required to care for patients.
• Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous veterinary emergency room or urgent care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and perform diagnostic tests such as blood work and x-rays.
• Assist in surgeries and provide post-operative care.
• Continuously monitor patients’ vital signs and records, and respond to changes or issues.
• Provide CPR and other life-saving techniques when necessary.
• Safely handle and restrain animals for examinations and treatments.
• Communicate with pet owners about their animals’ conditions and treatment plans.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Assist with patient intake and discharge.
• Operate and maintain medical equipment, including ventilators and IV pumps.
• Conduct initial patient assessments and triage.
• Perform advanced nursing care, including anesthetic induction and monitoring and IV catheter placement.

Benefits

• Benefits advisor for health care, retirement, or general financial planning.
• Access to mental healthcare, mindfulness, and self-care resources through an employee assistance program.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Voluntary insurance benefits, including life and disability insurance, and health savings accounts.
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discounts, including pet insurance premiums, products, and services.
• Education resources, including atDOVE, VetGirl, VIN, and major veterinary journals.
• Professional development support and continuing education allowance for licensed staff.
• Technician license reimbursement.
• Uniform allowance.
• Annual retention bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed