Experienced or Credentialed Veterinary Technician
Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital•Tallahassee, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital is seeking experienced ICU and Emergency Veterinary Technicians for daytime shifts. This full-time role involves caring for critically ill and injured patients in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing ICU patients, triaging emergencies, assisting with surgery, performing diagnostics, and communicating with pet owners. The ideal candidate is organized, communicates clearly, and works collaboratively with veterinarians and support staff.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of prior experience working as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician is required
- Strong technical and patient-care skills
- Confidence working with critically ill and injured patients
- Ability to recognize urgent and emergent patient needs
- Venipuncture experience
- Strong medical math skills
- Surgical preparation and assistance experience
- Ability to monitor patients closely and recognize changes in condition
- Strong communication skills with clients, DVMs, and support team members
- Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced emergency environment
- Confidence providing compassionate client education and patient updates
- Leadership skills and the ability to support Veterinary Assistants
- A collaborative, adaptable, and team-first approach
Responsibilities
- Manage critically ill and injured hospitalized patients
- Closely monitor patients and provide prescribed treatments
- Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to the DVM
- Perform diagnostic sampling, testing, and imaging
- Perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic samples
- Prepare patients for surgery and assist with surgical procedures
- Work with multiple DVMs to stabilize emergency patients
- Apply medical math skills accurately in patient care
- Provide daily progress updates to pet owners
- Help manage and support Veterinary Assistants
- Perform Veterinary Assistant duties when needed to support patient care and hospital workflow
- Triage incoming patients and recognize true veterinary emergencies
- Help stabilize critically ill and injured emergency patients
- Work closely with multiple DVMs during emergency stabilization and treatment
- Perform venipuncture and other technical patient-care tasks
- Apply medical math accurately in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Create and explain treatment plans and financial estimates in collaboration with the DVM
- Keep owners informed about their pet’s condition and care
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
