Overnight Veterinary Technician

Who we are:

Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital is Hiring Overnight ICU and Emergency Veterinary Technicians!

Position Details

Role: Overnight Veterinary TechnicianStatus: Full-timeSalary: Negotiable and based on experienceSchedule: Wednesday, Friday, plus every other Saturday and Sunday overnight

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for an Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician Role Where Your Skills Truly Matter?

Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital is seeking experienced ICU, Emergency, and Overnight Veterinary Technicians to join our fast-paced, collaborative emergency team. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, we proudly serve the Big Bend region of North Florida, South Georgia, and parts of Southern Alabama, providing emergency and critical care services when pets need us most.

If you thrive in a high-energy environment, enjoy critical thinking, and want to work alongside multiple doctors managing complex emergency and critical care cases, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital

• Opportunity to work alongside multiple experienced emergency veterinarians
• Challenging and rewarding emergency and critical care caseload
• Fast-paced environment that encourages skill development and growth
• Collaborative team culture built on communication and support
• Opportunities to utilize advanced technical and critical care skills daily
• Meaningful work helping patients and families during critical moments

What You’ll Do

ICU Veterinary Technicians

• Manage critically ill and injured hospitalized patients
• Perform diagnostic sampling, testing, and imaging procedures
• Perform venipuncture and catheter placement
• Assist with surgical preparation and procedures
• Monitor and administer treatments to critical patients
• Communicate patient status changes to veterinarians promptly
• Provide daily patient updates to pet owners
• Utilize medical math for accurate medication calculations
• Support and mentor veterinary assistants while assisting with patient care as needed

Emergency Veterinary Technicians

• Triage and stabilize emergency patients
• Recognize and respond appropriately to true emergency situations
• Assist multiple veterinarians with patient stabilization and treatment plans
• Perform venipuncture and diagnostic sample collection
• Calculate medications and treatment protocols accurately
• Assist with treatment plans and financial estimates alongside veterinarians
• Communicate patient updates to clients throughout the hospitalization process
• Assist with surgical preparation and emergency procedures
• Support veterinary assistants and overall hospital workflow

Overnight Veterinary Technicians

• Provide ICU, emergency, and reception support during overnight shifts
• Monitor hospitalized patients and respond to changes in patient condition
• Assist with emergency patient intake, treatment, and client communication
• Support a smaller overnight team while maintaining exceptional patient care
• Perform technical and administrative duties as needed throughout the shift

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician
• Strong technical and patient care skills
• Venipuncture and catheter placement experience
• Excellent communication and client service abilities
• Strong medical math and critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced emergency environment
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Passion for emergency medicine and patient advocacy

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• Exposure to diverse and challenging emergency and critical care cases
• Opportunities to continuously expand your technical skills
• A supportive team that values collaboration and communication
• A hospital culture that appreciates dedication, initiative, and compassion
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their families every day

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• 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)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you are ready to take your emergency and critical care skills to the next level while working alongside a talented and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and discover the difference you can make at Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.