Veterinary Technician Emergency

VCA Animal Hospitals•West Palm Beach, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists is hiring a compassionate, experienced Certified Veterinary Technician for its emergency and intensive care team in West Palm Beach, Florida. This hands-on role supports patient care, treatments, anesthesia, and surgery in a fast-paced, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital. The technician will work with emergency and critical-care patients and gain experience across diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology, and surgery, alongside board-certified specialists and an emergency team. The AAHA-accredited hospital emphasizes high-quality care, communication, collaboration, and ongoing technical growth. Credentialed technicians and technicians in training are invited to apply. Compensation is $23.00–$32.00 per hour, based on skill set, experience, and licensure status. The position is full-time and requires weekend shifts. Emergency work includes overnight care, with a smaller overnight team and greater independence. The hospital seeks someone positive and motivated who contributes ideas, adapts to varied tasks, and supports the team. The benefits package includes continuing-education support, credential and career-development resources, paid time off, family support, health and wellness programs, pet discounts, retirement savings, insurance, and other financial and career benefits.

Requirements

Experience as a veterinary technician; credentialed veterinary technicians and technicians in training are considered.
Credentialed applicants may hold CVT, RVT, or LVT status; compensation depends in part on licensure status.
Ability to work full-time and cover required weekend shifts.
Ability to work in a fast-paced emergency environment and maintain composure and clinical judgment under pressure.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Motivation, adaptability, and readiness to take on varied tasks and contribute ideas.

Nice To Haves

Experience in emergency and critical care veterinary medicine.
Experience with anesthesia, surgery assistance, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, or neurology.
Veterinary technician credential (CVT, RVT, or LVT).

Responsibilities

Triage incoming emergency patients by assessing severity and prioritizing care.
Continuously monitor critical patients overnight, provide scheduled treatments, track vital signs, and recognize early signs of deterioration.
Place IV catheters, draw blood, and manage fluid therapy and constant-rate infusions 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 their use 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.
Maintain composure and sound clinical judgment under pressure, including when working with a smaller overnight team.
Communicate clearly with the overnight veterinarian and team, providing timely updates on changing cases.
Maintain accurate, detailed medical records under time constraints and provide a seamless handoff to the day team.
Contribute ideas and work collaboratively as part of the hospital team.

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 annual NAVTA membership and state credential renewal.
VCA-sponsored scholarships and discounts for 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 employee's home.
Three pairs of scrubs per year.
401(k) retirement savings with employer contribution.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options.
Multiple flexible health insurance plans.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Employer-paid basic life insurance.