Emergency Veterinary Technician - Overnights and Weekends available

Emergency Veterinary Technician – Overnights and Weekends available Department: Veterinary Technicians Employment Type: Full Time Location: Niceville, Florida Compensation: $21.00 - $28.00 / hour Description Build Your Emergency Medicine Career Where Your Skills Matter Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our growing Emergency & Critical Care Team . This is an opportunity for a technician who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys critical thinking, and wants to play a meaningful role in patient care when pets and their families need us most. As the only 24/7 Emergency Veterinary Hospital serving Niceville and the Emerald Coast , our team provides life‑saving care during nights, weekends, and holidays. We are looking for veterinary professionals who can bring confidence, technical skill, and compassion to some of the most challenging and rewarding cases in veterinary medicine. Key Responsibilities Support emergency and urgent care patients Support hospitalized and critical care cases Perform IV catheter placement and venipuncture Assist in anesthesia monitoring and recovery Conduct diagnostic testing and patient assessment Communicate with clients during stressful situations Manage fast‑paced treatment room workflows Qualifications Minimum 2+ years of hands‑on veterinary clinical experience required Prior experience in emergency, critical care, specialty, or high‑volume general practice strongly preferred Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) preferred; highly skilled Veterinary Assistants with advanced technical abilities considered Proficiency in patient restraint and handling, IV placement, anesthetic monitoring, emergency protocols, multitasking under pressure Experience with veterinary PIMS and electronic medical records Strong communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills Ability to remain calm, focused, and professional during trauma cases and overnight surges Flexible availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis Schedule Current hiring need is focused on overnight and weekend coverage with shifts running from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Effective July 1st, team members will be eligible for shift differential pay. Compensation and Benefits $21–28/hour based on experience Shift differential opportunities Potential sign‑on bonus for highly qualified candidates Relocation assistance for experienced credentialed technicians considering a move to the Florida Panhandle HeadStart Student Loan Support Program: Eligible CVTs who graduated from an AVMA‑accredited Veterinary Technology Program and passed the VTNE within the past three years may qualify. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Calm Health Wellness Program (mental health, stress management, mindfulness, sleep support) 401(k) with Company Match Life Insurance Options Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays Employee Pet Care Discounts Rocket Lawyer Legal Support for eligible team members and immediate family Modern emergency hospital with advanced diagnostics and treatment capabilities Fast‑paced caseload encouraging critical thinking and hands‑on learning Collaborative, team‑focused culture with experienced emergency professionals About Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville is a growing emergency veterinary care facility providing exceptional veterinary care in the Northwest Florida Panhandle. Our sister practice in Destin grew so much that we opened our flagship location in Niceville in 1995. We were created by area veterinarians to fill the after‑hour and critical care needs of their patients, and we continue to serve that capacity for the entire region with two locations. Our full‑service emergency and critical care practice is located on the Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida with its sugar sand beaches and multicultural lifestyle. We see a large and diverse caseload and set high standards for emergency and critical care medicine. Our practice is well‑equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, doppler, and a surgical suite. We house a full‑service Veterinary Reference Laboratory that provides STAT laboratory testing for our patients. We provide hematology, chemistry, endocrinology, coagulation, blood gas, lactate, urinalysis, and additional routine tests. We have a highly trained and experienced support staff with a high staff‑to‑doctor ratio to allow for excellence in the care of our emergency and critically ill patients. Equal Opportunity Employer Policy Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E‑Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non‑merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr