Veterinary Technician - Emergency/ICU

Veterinary Technician Emergency & ICU

You'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing end-to-end care for critically ill and emergency patients. Your life-changing work will range from facilitating emergency treatments and performing laboratory testing to supporting patient admissions, intensive nursing care, and discharges. The success of your patients' care matters to you, and your success matters to us.

Your experience and skills include:

• Veterinary Technician licensure preferred
• 12 years of clinical veterinary experience required
• Emergency, ICU, or specialty experience preferred
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Strong communication and client education skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment
• Experience with patient monitoring, IV catheter placement, blood collection, laboratory diagnostics, medication administration, and advanced nursing care preferred
• Experience with hospitalized and critically ill patients preferred
• Ability to prioritize multiple cases while maintaining a high standard of patient care

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Miami is looking for an Emergency & ICU Veterinary Technician to join our growing team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. At Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Miami, you'll experience the warmth and culture of a close-knit hospital while benefiting from the resources and opportunities of a national network. We are committed to providing exceptional specialty and emergency care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where team members can grow professionally and personally.

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Miami is a 24-hour specialty and emergency hospital located in Miami, Florida. Our hospital offers advanced specialty services including:

• Emergency & Critical Care
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Internal Medicine
• Surgery

Our Emergency and ICU teams provide around-the-clock care for critically ill, injured, and hospitalized patients. Working closely with our specialty services, the department delivers advanced diagnostics, intensive monitoring, and life-saving treatments to patients with complex medical needs. We pride ourselves on:

• Exceptional patient care
• Clinical excellence
• Team collaboration
• Compassionate client communication
• Continuous learning and professional development

Our team values accountability, integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering the highest standard of veterinary medicine. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving Miami-Dade County and the surrounding South Florida community.

You're willing and able to:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients
• Assist the Emergency and ICU teams to maximize productivity and maintain efficient patient flow
• Perform patient assessments, triage, IV catheter placement, blood collection, and treatment preparation
• Monitor hospitalized and critically ill patients, recognizing and communicating changes in patient status
• Administer medications, fluids, blood products, and treatments as directed by veterinarians and within Florida Veterinary Practice Act guidelines
• Operate and monitor medical equipment including infusion pumps, oxygen therapy devices, ECG monitors, and other critical care equipment
• Assist with emergency procedures, CPR, and stabilization efforts
• Communicate with clients regarding treatment plans, patient updates, medications, and Thrive Membership options
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records utilizing hospital practice management systems
• Obtain relevant patient histories and client information
• Use safe restraint techniques and uphold hospital safety protocols
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary treatment and ICU areas
• Mentor and support fellow team members while contributing to a positive hospital culture

You'll grow with us through access to comprehensive learning and development programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• ThriveU's extensive library of continuing education courses
• Live virtual workshops designed to develop leadership skills
• Programs focused on hospital operations and career advancement
• Specialty training opportunities within a network of 360+ hospitals nationwide

Join us and provide your best care at a hospital deeply rooted within its community and strengthened by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial well-being. Eligible team members receive:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health resources, including access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for pet adoption
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Fertility and family planning support
• FREE continuing education courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance options

Some benefits are available only to full-time team members working 30 hours or more per week and may be subject to waiting periods or length-of-service requirements.

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience. Hourly Pay Range: $22$30 per hour The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, certifications, and overall fit for the role.

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the United States cares for pets of all ages and health needs. Thrive invests in its people through mentorship, leadership development, continuing education, and well-being initiatives so teams can grow and feel supported throughout their careers. We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.