ER Veterinary Technician
Alliance Animal Health
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- Pay
- $18 to $24
- an hour
- Location
- Mount Dora, FL
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 15
- 4 days ago
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About the company
Alliance Animal Health
Veterinary · 51 to 200 employees
What you'll do
- Triage emergency patients, collect samples, run diagnostics, provide nursing care, and assist with imaging and surgery.
- Administer medications, monitor anesthesia, support treatment plans, and communicate with clients and the veterinary team.
What you need
- Requires 2+ years of professional veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience and previous veterinary ER experience.
- Requires comfort with anesthesia, diagnostics, patient restraint, venipuncture, and nursing care; CVT or licensed vet tech credentials are preferred.
Key skills
AnesthesiaDiagnosticsPatient restraintVenipunctureNursing careVeterinary proceduresPreventative careLow-stress animal restraint techniquesSample collectionCritical care anesthesiaVentilator managementAnesthesia administrationSurgical monitoringMedical mathDosage calculations
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Perks
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Development Opportunities
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We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate ER Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Room team! The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, and have a passion for providing high-quality care to animals in a fast-paced environment.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Triage incoming urgent and emergency patients with calm, confident technical care.
Collect and analyze lab samples, run in-house diagnostics, and support imaging workflows.
Assist with digital radiology, ultrasound, and advanced diagnostics.
Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability.
Prepare for surgery, assist doctors, and monitor anesthesia with attention to detail.
Administer medications, support treatment plans, and communicate clearly with clients.
Partner with doctors and fellow vet tech team members to keep patient flow smooth.
Help shape best practices as our emergency care model continues to grow.
We're Looking For:
2+ years professional veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience is required .
CVT or licensed vet tech credentials are preferred, but not required.
Previous vet med ER experience is required for this position.
Comfort with anesthesia, diagnostics, patient restraint, venipuncture, and nursing care.
Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
A steady, reliable teammate available for weekends, late evenings, and overnight shifts .
A communicator who builds trust with clients and teammates.
Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
Collaborative team player to ensure optimal patient care.
Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.
Preferred Skills for ER Technician:
Critical care anesthesia experience, including operating room and ventilator management.
Strong proficiency in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
High level of comfort with medical math and dosage calculations.
Commitment to professional ethics and continuing education.
Ability to manage a high caseload with multiple patients simultaneously.
Pay Range: $18 - $24/hr. depending on level of experience.
We offer our staff:
Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Competitive Compensation
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)
Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/
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