Emergency Veterinary Technician Assistant

Department: Veterinary AssistantsLocation: Niceville, FloridaCompensation: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour Description Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville is looking for a Veterinary Technician Assistant / Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. If you have a foundation in veterinary medicine and want to build your skills in Emergency Medicine, patient care, and Veterinary Technician responsibilities, we want to meet you. This is a hands-on opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician Assistant, or developing Veterinary Technician who is ready to take on additional responsibility while continuing to learn and grow. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include direct patient care, nursing support, patient monitoring, treatment-area support, and assisting the veterinary team with emergency and hospitalized patients. Previous Emergency or Critical Care experience is not required. We are interested in candidates with a strong foundation in veterinary medicine who are dependable, comfortable with hands-on patient care, and motivated to develop their technical skills. What You'll Do As a Veterinary Technician Assistant / Veterinary Technician, you will support the care of emergency and hospitalized patients while working alongside our Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians. Your responsibilities may include:Provide daily care for hospitalized and emergency patients, including feeding and watering according to established care instructionsWalk dogs and provide regular bathroom breaks as directedMonitor patients closely and report changes in condition, behavior, appetite, elimination, or other concernsAssist with safe patient handling, restraint, and transportationAssist Veterinary Technicians with patient-care needs, treatments, and other clinical responsibilities as directedMaintain patients in a clean, safe, and comfortable environmentClean and disinfect kennels, treatment areas, and other patient-care spacesChange soiled bedding and maintain appropriate patient hygieneMaintain laundry, linens, medical supplies, and patient-care areasKeep treatment areas, kennels, and supply areas clean, organized, and properly stockedFollow hospital safety, isolation, sanitation, and infection-control protocolsCommunicate patient updates, outstanding tasks, and concerns clearly to the incoming shiftTake initiative to identify additional tasks that need to be completed once assigned responsibilities are finishedWork collaboratively with the veterinary team to support efficient patient care and daily hospital operationsMaintain professional, respectful, and compassionate interactions with coworkers, clients, and patientsVeterinary Technician Skills & Opportunities to Grow As you gain experience and demonstrate proficiency, there are opportunities to take on more advanced Veterinary Technician responsibilities and continue developing your clinical skillset through hands-on training, mentorship, and continued learning. Depending on your current experience and level of training, you may have opportunities to develop skills in:Patient intake, triage, and vital signsVenipuncture and blood collectionIV catheter placementMedication administration and treatmentsAnesthesia monitoring and recoveryIn-house laboratory diagnosticsDigital radiology and imagingSurgical and emergency procedure supportHospitalized and critical-care patient monitoringEmergency and critical-care nursing What We're Looking For We welcome candidates with experience as a:Veterinary AssistantVeterinary Technician AssistantVeterinary TechnicianVeterinary NurseVeterinary professional with comparable hands-on clinical experienceWe're especially interested in candidates who have:Previous experience in a veterinary hospital, animal hospital, veterinary clinic, emergency hospital, shelter, or similar animal-care environmentHands-on experience with patient care, handling, restraint, treatments, or nursing supportComfort working with dogs and catsStrong attention to detail and ability to recognize changes in patient conditionAbility to follow patient-care instructions and hospital protocolsStrong communication and teamwork skillsAbility to stay calm, focused, and organized in a fast-paced environmentDependability and willingness to take initiativeA genuine interest in learning and developing additional veterinary skills Experience with venipuncture, IVC placement, medication administration, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, or hospitalized patients is a plus. Credentialing and previous Emergency or Critical Care experience are not required. Schedule Overnight and weekend coverage8:00 PM – 8:00 AMOvernight and weekend team members are eligible for shift differential payAvailability for nights, weekends, and holidays is expected in a 24/7 emergency hospital Why Join Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville? Compensation$18–$20/hour, based on experience and qualificationsCredentialed Veterinary Technicians with strong experience may be considered at a higher rateRelocation assistance may be available for experienced credentialed technicians considering a move to the Florida PanhandleWhy Join Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville?Modern 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care hospitalHands-on experience with emergency and hospitalized patientsOpportunities to develop Veterinary Technician skillsTraining and mentorship from experienced emergency veterinarians and techniciansExposure to emergency medicine, critical care, diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery, and patient nursingOpportunities for advancement as your skills and experience growContinuing Education support and paid trainingPerformance reviews and career development opportunitiesCareer advancement pathways within Innovetive PetcareEmployee pet care discountsBenefits Eligible team members may have access to:Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShort-Term and Long-Term Disability CoverageLife Insurance OptionsEmployee Assistance Program and Calm Health wellness resourcesRocket Lawyer legal support for eligible team members and their immediate familyHeadStart Student Loan Support Eligible CVTs 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. About Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville provides 24/7 emergency veterinary care for pets throughout Niceville and the Emerald Coast. Our team provides compassionate, timely care when pets need veterinary attention outside of traditional business hours. Whether you're an experienced Veterinary Technician looking to expand your Emergency Medicine skills or a Veterinary Assistant ready to take the next step in your veterinary career, this opportunity provides the chance to contribute to patient care today while continuing to develop your technical abilities for tomorrow. Apply today to join the Emergency and Critical Care team at Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville.