Veterinary Technician, Overnight Emergency
About The Position
Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham (VSB) is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our Overnight Emergency & ICU team in Birmingham, AL. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment, enjoy utilizing advanced technical skills, and want to work alongside a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care. The hospital is a specialty and emergency veterinary hospital dedicated to providing advanced patient care through collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. The team works with state-of-the-art equipment, advanced diagnostics, and complex medical and surgical cases while fostering an inclusive environment where team members are supported, encouraged to grow, and empowered to utilize their technical skills to their fullest potential. Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of Veterinary Technician experience in General Practice or Emergency Veterinary Medicine required
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred
- Strong technical skills including venipuncture, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, anesthesia support, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory procedures
- Knowledge of veterinary pharmacology and medication calculations
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced emergency environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to exceptional patient care
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional nursing care to emergency and critically ill patients while supporting veterinarians in a fast-paced specialty hospital.
- Assist veterinarians with emergency patient assessments, treatments, and procedures
- Monitor hospitalized Emergency and ICU patients and promptly communicate changes in patient status
- Perform venipuncture, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, and laboratory sample collection
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
- Provide anesthesia support and patient monitoring during emergency procedures
- Perform diagnostic imaging and assist with laboratory testing
- Calculate medication dosages accurately and maintain detailed medical records
- Deliver compassionate nursing care to hospitalized patients
- Communicate professionally with clients regarding patient status and treatment plans
- Collaborate with Veterinary Technicians, veterinarians, and support staff to provide exceptional patient care
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- 401(k) with employer matching
- CE Allowance
- Uniform Allowance
- Paid License Renewal Fees
- VTNE Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Pet Discount
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
