Veterinary Technician - ER Intake Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Where exceptional veterinary nurses build extraordinary careers.

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Service Louisville, Kentucky | Jeffersontown

CARE • COMPASSION • TRUST • TEAM

Help patients get the care they need from the moment they arrive. MVSES is seeking an experienced veterinary technician who combines strong clinical assessment skills with calm, compassionate client communication. As our ER Intake Technician, you will connect clients, Client Care Specialists, emergency doctors, and the nursing team to support safe triage, clear communication, and efficient patient flow.

Build your career in a privately owned specialty and emergency hospital where your observations and patient advocacy matter. You will have structured onboarding, standardized clinical training, and mentorship from experienced ER and ICU technicians, with access to a Criticalist and our RECOVER-certified emergency team. Our hospital offers advanced diagnostics, including MRI, CT, and ultrasound, alongside specialty services that support complex patient care.

Bring your experience, grow your confidence, and help deliver compassionate emergency care at MVSES.

You will help patients and families move through the emergency visit-from initial assessment and intake to diagnostics, treatment, and discharge. Clinical duties are performed under veterinary direction and appropriate to your credentials, training, and demonstrated competency.

• Perform prompt triage assessments, obtain thorough histories, and document presenting concerns and required treatment approvals.
• Assess patient stability, recognize signs of pain, respiratory distress, or deterioration, and promptly alert the doctor and clinical team when immediate intervention is needed.
• Reassess waiting patients and update triage priority according to hospital protocols and changes in patient condition.
• Obtain accurate vital signs, weights, blood pressures, and blood glucose readings; recognize and communicate abnormal ECG parameters.
• Coordinate with Client Care Specialists and the clinical team to prioritize patient needs, support timely handoffs, and maintain accurate records in ezyVet and Vet Radar.
• Keep waiting clients informed in person and by telephone, explain the triage process, and communicate next steps with empathy.
• Collect diagnostic samples, perform in-house laboratory testing, and obtain radiographs using appropriate safety practices.
• Place peripheral IV catheters, administer prescribed SC, IM, and IV medications, and assist with outpatient treatments, wound preparation, and isolation patient care.
• Prepare prescribed oral medications and complete clear, efficient discharges, including medication instructions, home-care education, and veterinarian-directed follow-up guidance.

• At least two years of relevant clinical veterinary experience is required.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician credentials are preferred; emergency or specialty experience is a plus.
• Strong patient assessment and technical skills, accurate medical calculations, and confidence recognizing when a patient needs urgent attention.
• Clear, professional communication with clients and colleagues, including during emotional conversations and busy periods.
• The ability to prioritize, stay organized, and follow through on documentation and patient handoffs.
• A collaborative approach, willingness to accept feedback, and commitment to patient advocacy and continued learning.

Set days and consistent shifts mean you will not rotate between mornings and nights. Available schedule options include:

• Evenings, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.: Sunday through Tuesday, plus every other Saturday.
• Evenings, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.: Wednesday through Friday, plus every other Saturday.
• Weekend first-shift opportunities.

Some holidays are required. We work to accommodate life events and individual scheduling needs.

MVSES offers competitive hourly compensation based on experience and qualifications, plus differentials for eligible hours worked:

• Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: an additional $3 per hour.
• Evenings, 6:00 p.m. to midnight: an additional $4 per hour.
• Overnights, midnight to 6:00 a.m.: an additional $5 per hour.

Our benefits include 100% employer-paid employee health insurance; dental and vision options; PTO, sick pay, and continuing education PTO; holiday pay and call-in stipends; uniform and CE allowances; a 401(k) with employer match; a retention bonus; and personal pet care discounts.

For more than 30 years, MVSES has served Kentucky, Southern Indiana, and the surrounding region as a specialty referral and emergency hospital. Located in Louisville's Jeffersontown community, our services include Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, and a practice limited to eye care.

Experienced in veterinary medicine but new to ER? We welcome you to tour our hospital, shadow an experienced emergency team member, or meet with our Nursing Director to discuss the role, training, and support available.

Forward your resume and a brief cover letter today! Share your interest in MVSES and your preferred schedule.