Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Emergency & ICU Veterinary Technician | $18–$24/hr, based on experience and licensure

Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham | Birmingham, AL

Full-Time | Three, 12-hour shifts | Thursday, Friday & Saturday | 7:45 AM–8:00 PM

Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency and ICU team in Birmingham, AL. This is an opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team providing advanced emergency and critical care while continuing to build your technical skills in a specialty veterinary hospital.

We are looking for a Veterinary Technician who values excellent patient care, outstanding client service, teamwork, and a positive hospital culture.

Compensation

• $18–$24/hr, based on experience and licensure

Benefits

• CE allowance

• Uniform allowance

• Paid license renewal fees

• Paid time off

• Holiday pay

• VTNE reimbursement available

• Employee referral program

• Employee pet discount

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Disability insurance

• Life insurance

• HSA/FSA

• And more!

Schedule

• Full-time

• Three 12-hour shifts per week

• Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

• 7:45 AM–8:00 PM

Responsibilities

As a Veterinary Technician on our Emergency and ICU team, you will help provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment. Responsibilities may include:

• Provide hands-on nursing care and monitoring for emergency and hospitalized patients

• Assist with patient assessment, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures

• Safely restrain and handle patients using appropriate techniques

• Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture and assist with IV catheter placement

• Assist with diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, laboratory testing, and other clinical procedures

• Perform accurate drug calculations and administer medications as directed

• Monitor patients closely and communicate changes in patient condition to the medical team

• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation

• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and team members

• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked patient care environment

• Work collaboratively with Veterinary Technicians, assistants, doctors, and other hospital team members

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant in general practice or emergency medicine

• LVT certification is prioritized

• Working knowledge of basic veterinary medicine, including restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, venipuncture, anesthesia, drug calculations, laboratory equipment, and laboratory procedures

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks in a busy emergency and ICU environment

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with both clients and veterinary team members

• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive, respectful, and supportive hospital culture

• Commitment to continued learning and developing advanced Veterinary Technician skills

• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

About the Hospital

Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham (VSB) is a specialty and emergency veterinary hospital dedicated to providing advanced patient care through collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence.

Our team works with state-of-the-art equipment, advanced diagnostics, and complex medical and surgical cases while fostering an inclusive environment where team members are supported, encouraged to grow, and empowered to utilize their technical skills to their fullest potential.

Surrounding Areas

Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham proudly serves Birmingham, AL and surrounding communities throughout central Alabama, providing advanced specialty and emergency veterinary care for pets across the region. Relocating for the right opportunity? Birmingham offers an affordable cost of living, vibrant dining and entertainment, beautiful parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation, making it an excellent place to build your veterinary career.

Birmingham and the surrounding central Alabama communities offer a variety of neighborhoods and communities for those considering a move for their next veterinary career opportunity. Our team welcomes candidates interested in building their career in a specialty and emergency veterinary environment.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.