Veterinary Technician, Critical Care

Critical Care Veterinary Technician | $27.00-$31.00/hour Starting, Based on Experience + Bonus Pay & Shift Differentials Available

Pet Emergency & Referral Center (PERC) | Palm Beach Gardens, FL

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus + $2,500 Relocation Assistance for Qualified Licensed Veterinary Technicians

Up To $1200 Sign-On Bonus Structure Available for Unlicensed Technicians

Full-Time, Four 10-hour shifts (Monday-Thursday) with rotating on-call availability

Practice Advanced Veterinary Nursing in a Collaborative ICU -

Are you passionate about caring for critically ill patients and ready to expand your skills in advanced emergency and critical care medicine?

At Pet Emergency & Referral Center, our Critical Care team manages some of the hospital's most complex and rewarding cases. Working alongside experienced emergency veterinarians and specialists, you'll have the opportunity to utilize your full technical skill set while continuing to grow professionally in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

If you're looking for a hospital that values your expertise and encourages continuous development, we'd love to meet you.

Benefits - 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your career and well-being, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Education Allowance (Licensed Technicians)
• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts on Veterinary Services & Pet Supplies
• Costco Membership
• Birthday Bonus
• Milestone Recognition Bonuses
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• And more!

What You'll Do - 

As a Critical Care Veterinary Technician, you'll provide exceptional nursing care to hospitalized ICU patients by:

• Partnering closely with emergency veterinarians to assess, monitor, and treat critically ill patients
• Triaging emergency patients and assisting with diagnostics and treatment planning
• Monitoring complex hospitalized patients and recognizing changes in patient status
• Placing IV catheters, urinary catheters, and central lines
• Collecting and processing blood, urine, free fluid, and cytology samples
• Performing advanced nursing care and administering treatments
• Monitoring anesthesia and sedation while assisting with procedures
• Assisting with minor surgical procedures
• Utilizing diagnostic imaging to support patient care
• Maintaining accurate medical records and communicating patient updates to the medical team
• Providing compassionate communication and education to clients throughout hospitalization

Every shift offers the opportunity to work with advanced medicine while making a meaningful impact on patients and their families.

What We're Looking For - 

We're seeking a technician who is:

• Passionate about emergency and critical care medicine
• Calm, organized, and confident in high-pressure situations
• An excellent communicator with strong attention to detail
• Collaborative and supportive of teammates
• Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and client service
• Excited to continue learning and developing advanced technical skills

Qualifications - 

• Minimum of 3 years of veterinary technician experience in an Emergency and Specialty hospital required
• Previous Critical Care or ICU experience preferred
• LVT, CVT, RVT, or VTS preferred, but not required
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English; additional language skills are a plus

Why Join PERC?

Pet Emergency & Referral Center is a busy, growing 24-hour Emergency and Specialty hospital serving Palm Beach Gardens and the surrounding community.

Our Emergency and Critical Care teams collaborate closely with our specialty services to provide seamless, advanced care for critically ill patients. We believe exceptional medicine starts with exceptional teamwork, creating an environment where technicians are respected, trusted, and empowered to practice at the top of their abilities.

At PERC, you'll enjoy:

• Advanced emergency and critical care cases
• A collaborative team of experienced veterinarians, specialists, and technicians
• Opportunities to continually expand your technical skills
• A supportive culture focused on mentorship and professional growth
• The ability to make a real difference in the lives of patients every day

Apply Today!

If you're looking for an opportunity to advance your career in Emergency and Critical Care while working with an experienced, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Pet Emergency & Referral Center and help provide life-saving care when patients need it most.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulations.