Posted 15 days ago
Emergency Veterinary Technician - Overnights and Weekends available
NicevilleOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Experienced Veterinary Technician for an emergency and critical care hospital, providing life-saving care during overnight and weekend shifts, including IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, and patient assessment.
About this role
Build Your Emergency Medicine Career Where Your Skills Matter
Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our growing Emergency & Critical Care Team.
This is an opportunity for a technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys critical thinking, and wants to play a meaningful role in patient care when pets and their families need us most.
As the only 24/7 Emergency Veterinary Hospital serving Niceville and the Emerald Coast, our team provides life-saving care during nights, weekends, and holidays. We are looking for veterinary professionals who can bring confidence, technical skill, and compassion to some of the most challenging and rewarding cases in veterinary medicine.
We are specifically seeking individuals with a strong foundation in veterinary medicine who feel comfortable supporting:
- Emergency and urgent care patients
- Hospitalized and critical care cases
- IV catheter placement and venipuncture
- Anesthesia monitoring and recovery
- Diagnostic testing and patient assessment
- Client communication during stressful situations
- Fast-paced treatment room workflows
Whether your experience comes from Emergency Medicine, Specialty Practice, Urgent Care, or High-Volume General Practice, we want to hear from you.
If you've spent the last several years building strong technical skills and are ready to elevate your career in Emergency Medicine, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for.
Key Responsibilities
Our technicians are trusted members of the medical team.
You won't spend your day simply holding patients or cleaning rooms. You'll work alongside experienced emergency veterinarians and credentialed technicians who value collaboration, efficiency, and high-quality medicine.
You'll have opportunities to:
- Expand your emergency and critical care skillset
- Work closely with experienced emergency clinicians
- Develop advanced technical abilities
- Strengthen anesthesia and patient monitoring skills
- Gain experience managing complex medical and trauma cases
- Contribute directly to patient outcomes
This is a hospital where technicians are encouraged to think critically, continue learning, and actively participate in patient care.
Schedule
Schedule
Our current hiring need is focused on Overnight and Weekend coverage, with scheduled shifts running from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
Overnight & Weekend Incentives
Effective July 1st, team members working overnight and weekend shifts will be eligible for shift differential pay.
Compensation
Compensation
- $21.00–$28.00/hour based on experience
- Shift differential opportunities
- Potential sign-on bonus for highly qualified candidates
- Relocation assistance available for experienced credentialed technicians considering a move to the Florida Panhandle
HeadStart Student Loan Support Program
Eligible CVTs who graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program and passed the VTNE within the past three years may qualify for Innovetive Petcare's HeadStart Program, designed to support newly credentialed technicians as they transition into practice.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- This is not an entry-level position
- Minimum 2+ years of hands-on veterinary clinical experience required
- Prior experience in emergency, critical care, specialty, or high-volume general practice strongly preferred
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) preferred, but highly skilled Veterinary Assistants with advanced technical abilities will be considered
- Demonstrated proficiency in:
- Patient restraint and handling in high-stress situations
- IV catheter placement and venipuncture
- Anesthetic monitoring and post-operative recovery
- Emergency protocols and multitasking under pressure
- Experience with veterinary PIMS and electronic medical records
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to remain calm, focused, and professional during trauma cases and overnight surges
- Flexible availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis
Benefits
We're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional growth, financial wellbeing, and overall wellness.
Compensation & Career Development
- Competitive pay ranging from $21–$28/hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Performance reviews and advancement opportunities
- Continuing Education (CE) support and paid training
- Growth opportunities in emergency medicine, specialty medicine, and leadership development
- Career advancement pathways within Innovetive Petcare
HeadStart Student Loan Support Program
Eligible CVTs, RVTs, and LVTs who graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program, passed the VTNE, and obtained credentialing within the past three years may qualify for Innovetive Petcare's HeadStart Student Loan Support Program.
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Calm Health Wellness Program, including mental health, stress management, mindfulness, and sleep support resources
Additional Benefits
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Life Insurance Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Employee Pet Care Discounts
- Rocket Lawyer Legal Support for eligible team members and their immediate family
Why Join EVC Niceville?
- Modern emergency hospital with advanced diagnostics and treatment capabilities
- Fast-paced caseload that encourages critical thinking and hands-on learning
- Collaborative, team-focused culture with experienced emergency professionals
- Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on patients, clients, and the veterinary community
Skills
Anesthesia MonitoringElectronic Medical RecordsEmergency ProtocolsIV Catheter PlacementMultitasking Under PressurePatient RestraintPost-operative RecoveryTrauma Case ManagementVenipunctureVeterinary PIMS
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