Veterinary Technician Emergency Overnight

VCA Animal Hospitals•West Palm Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists is seeking a compassionate, experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join its overnight ER/ICU team in West Palm Beach, Florida. This hands-on role supports emergency and critical care through patient care, treatment support, anesthesia, surgery assistance, triage, and emergency procedures. Overnight technicians care for high-acuity cases as part of a smaller team, with greater autonomy and responsibility. The schedule is full-time, consisting of three 12-hour overnight shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Compensation is $23–$32 per hour based on skill set, experience, and licensure status, with overnight shift differential pay in addition to base pay. The position is based in a fast-paced, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital established in 2002 and accredited by AAHA. The hospital provides experience across emergency and critical care, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology, and surgery. Technicians work alongside board-certified specialists and an emergency team using state-of-the-art technology. The team values communication, collaboration, continued learning, and technician input. VCA offers career development resources, credential support, paid time off, family support, wellness resources, pet-related discounts, and insurance and retirement benefits. VCA is part of a nationwide network that provides access to mentorship, career opportunities, and hospital transfers while each hospital maintains its own identity and culture.

Requirements

Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) or technician in training; the posting also seeks an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician.
Ability to provide emergency and critical care in high-acuity, fast-moving situations.
Ability to work overnight shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., three 12-hour shifts per week.
Ability to remain composed and exercise sound clinical judgment under pressure.
Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently and maintain accurate medical documentation.
Positive, motivated approach; willingness to contribute ideas, adapt to varied responsibilities, and support the team.

Responsibilities

Triage incoming emergency patients by assessing severity and prioritizing care.
Continuously monitor critical patients overnight, provide scheduled treatments, track vital signs, and recognize signs of deterioration.
Place IV catheters, draw blood, and manage fluid therapy and CRIs for critically ill patients.
Assist with stabilization and emergency procedures, including CPR, oxygen therapy, and wound management.
Administer medications according to veterinarian orders, including emergency drugs and controlled substances, and document administration carefully.
Perform and assist with overnight diagnostics, including radiographs, blood work, and point-of-care testing.
Manage recumbent and hospitalized ICU patients, including turning, padding, bladder management, and nutritional support.
Use sound clinical judgment and maintain composure under pressure while working with a smaller overnight team.
Communicate timely updates about changing cases to the overnight veterinarian and team.
Maintain accurate, detailed medical records and provide a seamless handoff to the day team.
Support patient care, treatments, anesthesia, and surgery assistance as needed.

Benefits

$750 annual continuing education allowance for credentialed veterinary technicians.
Up to 16 paid continuing education hours per year.
VCA-sponsored Veterinary Technician National Exam and employer-paid test preparation.
Paid yearly NAVTA membership and state credential renewal.
VCA-sponsored scholarships and discounts to Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician Program.
Free RACE-approved continuing education, training, and job-support webinars through Woof University.
Free Vetfolio and Plumb's online formulary subscriptions, plus VETgirl savings.
Access to the Mars Veterinary Health library.
Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
Paid vacation (two weeks for credentialed veterinary technicians) and paid sick days.
Paid parental leave and fertility benefits.
Paid bereavement days.
Free mental health support through the Cigna Life Assistance Program and Lyra.
Free Headspace subscription.
Hospital discounts for personal pets, including free vaccines.
Discounted Hills or Royal Canin pet food delivered to the home.
Three pairs of scrubs per year.
401(k) retirement savings with employer contribution.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options and multiple health plan choices.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Employer-paid basic life insurance.
Overnight shift differential pay.
Competitive compensation.