Veterinary Technician Emergency

Certified Veterinary TechnicianCredentialed Veterinary Technicians don't come along every day and we know it.VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists is looking for a compassionate, experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join an ER/ICU team that values your skills, respects your expertise, and gives you the tools to actually use them. This is a hands-on role where your skills and experience will be put to real use patient care, treatment support, anesthesia, surgery assisting, and everything in between.Emergency medicine this is when the most critical, high-acuity cases come through the door, giving you hands-on experience you simply can't get anywhere else. If you thrive under pressure and want to fast-track your growth as a technician, specialty hospitals are where the real learning happens.Compensation: $23.00 - $32.00 / hr based on skill set, experience and licensure status.Schedule: Full-time, weekend shifts required.What You'll Do Whether you're a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or a technician in training, we want you using every skill you've worked hard to build:Triage incoming emergency patients, quickly assessing severity and prioritizing care in high-acuity, fast-moving situationsMonitors critical patients continuously overnight, providing scheduled treatments, tracking vitals and recognizing early signs of deteriorationPlaces IV catheters, draws blood, and manages fluid therapy and CRIs for critically ill patientsAssists with stabilization and emergency procedures, including CPR, oxygen therapy, and wound management for trauma and critical casesAdministers medications accurately per veterinarian orders, including emergency drugs and controlled substances, with careful documentationPerforms and assists with diagnostics overnight radiographs, blood work, and point-of-care testing to support rapid clinical decision-makingManages recumbent and hospitalized ICU patients, including turning, padding, bladder management, and nutritional supportMaintains composure and sound clinical judgment under pressure, often with a smaller overnight team and greater independenceCommunicates clearly and efficiently with the overnight veterinarian and team, providing timely updates on rapidly evolving casesMaintains accurate, detailed medical records under time constraints, ensuring seamless handoff to the day teamAs a CVT at VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists, you'll work in a fast-paced, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital in West Palm Beach, FL, gaining hands-on experience across emergency/critical care, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology and surgery. Our AAHA-accredited hospital was established in 2002 and has built a reputation for excellence, high-quality patient care, and a collaborative, team-based approach to medicine.You'll work alongside board-certified specialists and a dedicated emergency team, tackling complex and high-acuity cases using state-of-the-art technology in a hospital that values communication and teamwork as much as clinical skill. It's an environment built for CVTs who want to keep learning, stay challenged, and grow their technical skills in emergency and specialty medicine.We're looking for someone positive, motivated, and ready to bring ideas to the table our team meets frequently, and your input genuinely shapes how we grow. We protect our culture fiercely, and that means hiring people with the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats, and show up for their team.VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package:$750 / year continuing education allowance for CrVTsUp to 16 paid continue education hours per yearVCA-sponsored Veterinary Technician National Exam + employer-paid test prepPaid yearly NAVTA membership & state credential renewalVCA-sponsored scholarships and generous discounts to Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician ProgramWoof University: free, RACE-approved CE, training and job support webinars on demandFree subscriptions to Vetfolio and Plumb's online formulary, plus substantial VETgirl savingsUnlimited access to Mars Veterinary Health library (2,000+ journals, 600+ textbooks)Nationwide hospital transfer opportunitiesPaid vacation (2 weeks for CrVTs) and paid sick daysPaid parental leave & fertility benefitsPaid bereavement daysFree mental health support through the Cigna Life Assistance Program & LyraFree Headspace subscription (meditation and sleep support)Generous hospital discounts for your personal pets, including free vaccinesDiscounted Hills or Royal Canin pet food delivered to your home3 pairs of scrubs per year401(k) retirement savings with employer contributionMedical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA optionsMultiple, flexible health insurance plans to fit your needs100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployer-paid basic life insuranceTake a moment to watch what life as a veterinary technician at VCA looks like, straight from a technician's point of view:Why VCAVCA is one of the largest networks of animal hospitals in the country but you'd never know it from the way we operate. Every hospital keeps its own identity, its own team, and its own culture, while giving you access to the resources, mentorship, and career opportunities of a national organization behind you. You get the best of both: the tight-knit feel of a local practice and the backing, benefits, and growth potential of an industry leader.We're genuinely invested in your career not just your job. From continuing education to credential support to nationwide transfer opportunities if life takes you somewhere new, we build the kind of support system that helps technicians build real, lasting careers, not just punch a clock. This is a place where your work is seen, your growth is prioritized, and your future in this field actually matters to us.Interested in this opportunity?Apply!We look forward to hearing from you.