Description

Emergency Veterinary Technician - Part Time

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Niceville, Florida

Compensation: $17.00 - $25.00 / hour

Description

As the only 24/7 emergency and critical care hospital serving Niceville and Florida's Emerald Coast, EVC provides urgent, life-saving care after hours, on weekends, and during holidays.

Our team is known for its collaboration, professionalism, and commitment to exceptional patient care-and our support staff play a critical role in that mission every day.

• Part-Time Opportunity with flexible scheduling
• Evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available
• Ideal for experienced professionals seeking supplemental hours or schedule flexibility
• Pay Range: $17-$25/hour (based on experience)
  • Higher, negotiable pay available for experienced CVTs or VTS with ER background

Location: 203 Government Ave, Niceville, FL 32578

What You'll Do:

You'll play a key role in supporting our emergency and critical care teams-helping deliver high-quality care when pets (and their people) need it most.

• Assist with emergency triage, urgent examinations, and treatments
• Obtain patient histories, vitals, and presenting complaints
• Provide safe, skilled restraint for critically ill, injured, or fractious patients
• Perform and support diagnostics, including:

1. Venipuncture and blood sample preparation
2. In-house laboratory testing (IDEXX/Heska preferred)
3. Radiographs
4. Urinalysis, fecals, and basic cytology
5. Place and maintain IV catheters; assist with fluid therapy
6. Administer medications via PO, SQ, IM, and IV routes
7. Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
8. Support surgical and emergency procedures as directed
9. Monitor hospitalized and ICU patients; accurately chart vitals and observations

• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment and patient care areas
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients, including discharge education
• Collaborate with teammates to ensure smooth shift transitions and continuity of care

What You'll Bring:

• This is not an entry-level position
• 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, but highly skilled Veterinary Assistants with advanced technical abilities will be considered
• Demonstrated proficiency in:
  • Patient restraint and handling in high-stress situations
  • IV catheter placement and venipuncture
  • Anesthetic monitoring and post-operative recovery
  • Emergency protocols and 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

What We Offer:

While this is a part-time role, we're proud to offer meaningful perks that support your growth and well-being:

• Competitive hourly pay with growth potential
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee pet care discounts
• CE opportunities and ongoing training
• Career growth pathways within emergency and specialty medicine
• Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive, team-first culture in a fast-paced ER environment
• Modern, well-equipped facility with advanced diagnostics

If you're looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity where your skills are valued and your passion for emergency medicine is supported-we'd love to connect.

Apply today to join a team delivering critical care when it matters most.

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, 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 multi-cultural 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. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff.



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.