About Us We are a privately owned emergency veterinary hospital dedicated to providing exceptional care for small animals and exotic species, including birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality emergency medicine with compassion, teamwork, and respect for both our patients and their families. We are currently seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our emergency team. In this role, you'll be on the front lines of emergency and critical care, helping stabilize, treat, and advocate for patients when they need it most. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with a diverse caseload, and are passionate about making a difference, we'd love to meet you. Responsibilities Assist veterinarians with emergency examinations, diagnostics, surgeries, and life-saving procedures. Perform technical skills including IV catheter placement, venipuncture, intubation, medication administration, and wound management. Monitor hospitalized and critical patients, including anesthesia and vital signs. Provide safe, low-stress restraint and handling for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Prepare patients for radiographs, laboratory testing, and other diagnostic procedures. Collect, process, and analyze laboratory samples to support patient diagnosis and treatment. Maintain strict aseptic technique during surgical and invasive procedures. Perform nursing care and husbandry for hospitalized patients, including feeding, cleaning, and ensuring patient comfort. Accurately document treatments, observations, and medical records. Communicate with pet owners in a compassionate, professional manner, providing updates and discharge instructions. Work collaboratively with veterinarians and support staff to provide outstanding patient care. Qualifications Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license preferred. Candidates with a minimum of three years of veterinary assistant experience and strong emergency or critical care skills will also be considered. Experience with emergency medicine, anesthesia, laboratory diagnostics, radiology, and critical patient monitoring is highly desirable. Working knowledge of veterinary terminology, anatomy, physiology, and nursing care. Confidence performing technical skills such as catheter placement, patient restraint, and emergency procedures. Ability to remain calm, organized, and detail-oriented in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused attitude. Experience working with exotic species is a plus, but not required. We are open 6pm-8am during the week and 24hours weekend and holidays, so willingness to work nights and weekends is required Why Join Our Team? At our privately owned hospital, you'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and exceptional patient care. Every shift presents new challenges, opportunities to grow your skills, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your technical expertise, compassion, and dedication are truly valued, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming our next team member!

Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance License reimbursement Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person