Veterinary Technician, Overnight Emergency

Veterinary Technician | $18-$24/hr

Location: Birmingham, AL
Schedule: Full-Time | Three 12-Hour Overnight Shifts | Mon, Wed, Thur | 7:45 PM-8:00 AM
Compensation: $18.00-$24.00/hour based on experience and licensure + Shift Differentials Available

Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham (VSB) is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our Overnight Emergency & ICU team in Birmingham, AL. If you thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment, enjoy utilizing advanced technical skills, and want to work alongside a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care, we'd love to meet you.

Compensation

• $18.00-$24.00/hour based on experience and licensure

• Shift differentials available

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Pay

• 401(k) with employer matching

• CE Allowance

• Uniform Allowance

• Paid License Renewal Fees

• VTNE Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Program

• Employee Pet Discount

• Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• And more!

Schedule

• Full-Time

• Three 12-hour overnight shifts

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

• 7:45 PM-8:00 AM

• Weekend and holiday availability required as part of the Emergency & ICU schedule

Responsibilities

As an Overnight Veterinary Technician, you will provide exceptional nursing care to emergency and critically ill patients while supporting veterinarians in a fast-paced specialty hospital.

• Assist veterinarians with emergency patient assessments, treatments, and procedures

• Monitor hospitalized Emergency and ICU patients and promptly communicate changes in patient status

• Perform venipuncture, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, and laboratory sample collection

• Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian

• Provide anesthesia support and patient monitoring during emergency procedures

• Perform diagnostic imaging and assist with laboratory testing

• Calculate medication dosages accurately and maintain detailed medical records

• Deliver compassionate nursing care to hospitalized patients

• Communicate professionally with clients regarding patient status and treatment plans

• Collaborate with Veterinary Technicians, veterinarians, and support staff to provide exceptional patient care

• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Veterinary Technician experience in General Practice or Emergency Veterinary Medicine required

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred

• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, anesthesia support, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory procedures

• Knowledge of veterinary pharmacology and medication calculations

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced emergency environment

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to exceptional patient care

• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About the Hospital

Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham (VSB) is a specialty and emergency veterinary hospital dedicated to providing advanced patient care through collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence.

Our team works with state-of-the-art equipment, advanced diagnostics, and complex medical and surgical cases while fostering an inclusive environment where team members are supported, encouraged t