Emergency Veterinary Technician

Registered Veterinary Technician – Emergency & Critical Care (Day)

Take your veterinary technician skills to the next level with our Emergency & Critical Care team!

VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center (AVCC) is growing, and we're looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Day Emergency & Critical Care team!

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, thrive on challenging cases, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families, this could be the opportunity for you. You'll work alongside an experienced team of veterinary professionals, providing advanced patient care and supporting pets during some of their most critical moments.

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay Range: $24–$30/hour, based on credential, experience, and skill set.

• A $4,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible new hires. Terms and conditions apply.

• Schedule: Full-time, Day/1st shift.

• Hours: Three 12-hour shifts per week.

What You'll Do

As part of our Emergency & Critical Care team, you'll play an important role in providing high-quality care to emergency and hospitalized patients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Emergency Triage: Assess incoming patients, evaluate vital signs, recognize urgent medical needs, and communicate concerns to the veterinary team.

• Advanced Technical Skills: Perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, administer medications and fluids, and assist with emergency treatments.

• Critical Patient Monitoring: Monitor ICU patients, recognize changes in clinical status, administer oxygen therapy, and participate in departmental rounds.

• Anesthesia & Procedures: Prepare patients for procedures, monitor anesthesia and sedation, and assist veterinarians with examinations and treatments.

• Diagnostics: Perform in-house laboratory testing, obtain diagnostic imaging, and communicate results to the veterinary team.

• Specialized Patient Care: Assist with blood collection and transfusion therapy, including monitoring for transfusion reactions.

• Client Communication: Provide compassionate client education, discharge instructions, and support throughout the patient care process.

• Documentation & Collaboration: Maintain accurate medical records, assist with treatment estimates, and collaborate with the broader hospital team.

No two shifts are exactly alike, and you'll have the opportunity to continue developing your skills while making a difference every day.

What We're Looking For

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

• Strong technical skills and a passion for high-quality patient care.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to remain organized and focused in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

• A compassionate approach to patient care and client communication.

Grow Your Skills & Your Career

At VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center, we believe investing in our people means investing in better patient care.

Our dedicated Technician Training & Development Coordinator team works directly with our Technicians and Veterinary Assistants to support professional growth, establish individual development goals, and build technical skills. Whether you're looking to strengthen your current skill set or pursue future leadership opportunities, we're committed to helping you grow.

We also prioritize associate well-being and creating a supportive team environment where everyone feels valued.

Why Join VCA?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally:

• Competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Paid vacation (RVTs receive two weeks during their first year), sick time, and holiday pay.

• Paid parental leave.

• Continuing education allowance, license reimbursement, and NAVTA membership.

• Free online continuing education through WoofU.

• Free mental wellness resources, including Headspace and 12 Lyra Health sessions.

• Generous pet care discounts (40–100%).

• Referral bonuses.

• Leadership development and career growth programs.

• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and shelter partnerships.

• Associate-led diversity, equity, and inclusion groups.

• Additional discounts on cell phone plans, car rentals, entertainment, and more!

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about emergency medicine, enjoy learning new skills, and want to be part of a team that supports your professional growth, we'd love to meet you!

Location: 7712 Crosspoint Commons

Fishers, IN 46038

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com