Experienced or Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Vetcor • Tallahassee, FL

11d • 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, managing ICU patients, triaging emergencies, assisting with surgery, performing diagnostics, and communicating with pet owners. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is organized under pressure, 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
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist with surgical procedures
• Help manage and support Veterinary Assistants
• Perform Veterinary Assistant duties when needed

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition support
• Referral bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental 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
• Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

What This Job Offers

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