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 casesfrom 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 utilizationuse 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:

• 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

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.

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!

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

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