Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Job Description

Job Description

Are you energized by fast-paced medicine, meaningful patient interaction, and working with a collaborative veterinary nursing team?

At Metropolitan Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Services (MVSES) , the Emergency Veterinary Assistant or Technician provides gold-standard emergency care from the moment a patient walks through the door. With over 20 years of excellence in specialty care and a decade in emergency medicine, we offer you the opportunity to sharpen your skills, work alongside experts, and join a team that deeply values advanced medicine, mentorship, and compassion.

MVSES is a premier, multi-specialty referral and emergency hospital offering Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, with a practice limited to eye care. Located in the trendy Jeffersontown area of Louisville , we are a trusted community referral center committed to investing in our people.

Benefits & Perks

We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our patients. MVSES offers a highly competitive compensation package, including:

• True Work-Life Balance: Schedule flexibility with set days. No rotating between mornings and nights. We prioritize your life events.
• Training: Comprehensive, standardized on-site training in procedures, advanced diagnostics and equipment included RECOVER emergency training.
• Advanced Mentorship: Work with our dedicated Criticalist and learn from our highly experienced, RECOVER-certified ER/ICU technicians.
• State-of-the-Art Equipment: Advanced imaging with MRI, CT, and Ultrasound.
• Health Coverage: 100% employer-paid health insurance, plus comprehensive dental and vision options.
• Practice Ownership: Privately owned practice-enjoy a team-focused environment with a supportive culture.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with employer match and a competitive retention bonus.
• Time Off: Generous PTO, sick pay, and continuing education (CE) PTO.
• Allowances: Annual stipends for uniforms and continuing education.
• Discounts: Generous personal pet care discounts.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

As an ER Veterinary Technician or Assistant, you are the vital link providing rapid, skilled nursing care. You will manage critical patients, run diagnostics, administer treatments, monitor anesthesia, and elevate the client experience.

• Triage & Assessment: Assess patient stability, recognize emergency intervention needs, and obtain thorough histories.
• Technical Nursing: Place peripheral IV catheters, central lines, nasogastric tubes, sampling catheters, and arterial lines.
• Medications & Fluids: Administer SC, IM, and IV injections; dispense oral medications; master medical math.
• Diagnostics: Perform in-house lab testing (bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal) and capture digital radiographs using proper safety protocols.
• Patient Care: Practice safe patient restraint, monitor vitals, manage wound care, and recognize subtle signs of pain or distress.
• Workflow & Tech: Utilize EzyVet and Vet Radar systems to seamlessly manage triage, treatments, and discharges.
• Client Bond: Provide empathetic, clear patient updates and discharge education to clients.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical veterinary experience (Required).
• Credentials: Licensed Veterinary Technician / LVT (Preferred).
• Specialization: Prior emergency or specialty medicine experience (Preferred).
• Attributes: Coachable, driven, and passionate about patient advocacy and client care.

Schedule & Shift Differentials

Enjoy predictable, set schedules consisting of four 10-hour shifts or a 3-on/4-off alternating rotation . Some holidays are required.

Our currently available shifts include:

• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM

Boost your base pay with our hourly differentials:

• +$3.00/hr | Saturday & Sunday Day Shift (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
• +$4.00/hr | Evening Shift (6:00 PM – 12:00 AM)
• +$5.00/hr | Overnight Shift (12:00 AM – 6:00 AM)
• Call-in stipends and holiday pay are also provided.

Interested but New to ER?

If emergency medicine feels exciting but intimidating, you are not alone. We want you to feel confident in your choice. We invite you to tour our hospital, shadow an ER team member, or simply grab coffee with our Assistant Nursing Director to chat about the role.