Emergency Veterinary Technician

Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician

At VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center we deliver the most progressive and appropriate treatments available in Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Diagnostic Imaging, and Oncology.

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 3 x 12-hour shifts. Overnight/3rd shift. 7 pm - -7:30 am

Compensation: Pay range is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.

The Role

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician (ER/ICU) , you'll play a critical role in patient care across emergency and specialty services. You'll support a wide range of cases—from triage and stabilization to ongoing ICU care, while working alongside a highly skilled, collaborative emergency and specialty team.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Work in an emergency & specialty setting with advanced cases

• Strong technician utilization—use your full skillset

• Collaborative environment with specialists

• Hands-on learning in a teaching-focused hospital

• Exposure to advanced diagnostics and critical care medicine

What We're Looking For

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE

• Ability to stay calm and organized in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Passion for high-quality, patient-centered care

What You'll Do

• Triage and assist in stabilizing emergency patients

• Provide advanced nursing care in ICU and critical care settings

• Administer medications, CRIs, and fluid therapy

• Perform diagnostics (lab work, imaging, sample collection)

• Assist with advanced procedures (central lines, transfusions, oxygen therapy)

• Communicate with clients during high-stress situations with empathy and clarity

• Collaborate closely with ER doctors, specialists, and support staff

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including: 

Health & Well-being 

• Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health) 

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits

• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave 

Professional Development 

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid time off

• WOOF University – offering abundant virtual CE

• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program 

 

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About VCA

At VCA, we're passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. With over hospitals nationwide, we combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, community-focused approach.

As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we're committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them

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Apply Today

If you're looking to join a team where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to connect with you.

Location: 9706 Mockingbird Drive, Omaha, NE, 68127

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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]]><