What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Veterinary Technician - Part Time position at Innovetive Petcare?
Department: Veterinary Technicians
Location: Niceville, Florida
Compensation: $17.00 - $25.00 / hour
Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville (EVC Niceville) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency & Critical Care team on a part-time basis.
This is not an entry-level role. We’re looking for candidates with a strong clinical foundation and hands-on experience in emergency, critical care, surgery, anesthesia, or high-volume general practice.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, stay calm under pressure, and want to continue building your emergency medicine skillset with a flexible schedule—this is an excellent opportunity.
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.
Position Highlights
- 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
- Higher, negotiable pay available for experienced CVTs or VTS with ER background
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:
- Venipuncture and blood sample preparation
- In-house laboratory testing (IDEXX/Heska preferred)
- Radiographs
- Urinalysis, fecals, and basic cytology
- Place and maintain IV catheters; assist with fluid therapy
- Administer medications via PO, SQ, IM, and IV routes
- Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Support surgical and emergency procedures as directed
- 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
- 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
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
👉 Apply today to join a team delivering critical care when it matters most.
Salary : $17 - $25