Experienced Veterinary Assistant/Technician

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Niceville, Florida

Compensation: $17.00 - $25.00 / hour

Description

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant looking to advance your emergency medicine skills in a supportive and fast-paced hospital, the Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville (EVC) is ready for you.
As the only 24/7 emergency and critical care hospital in the Niceville and Emerald Coast region, we provide urgent veterinary services after hours, on weekends, and during holidays. Our team is known for its commitment to excellence, collaboration, and delivering compassionate care during high-stress moments.

Whether you’re already working in emergency vet med or ready to make the leap into it, you’ll find mentorship, challenge, and opportunity here.

• Full-Time Position with steady hours and opportunities for growth
• Shifts: Day, Evenings & Overnights shifts shared among the team for fairness and work- life balance
• Pay Range: $17–$25/hour (commensurate with veterinary experience)
• 📍 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 veterinarians and licensed technicians with emergency triage, urgent procedures, treatments, and surgery prep
• Provide skilled handling and restraint for critically ill, injured, or fractious patients
• Perform and support diagnostics: venipuncture, in-house lab work, radiographs, fecals, urinalysis, etc.
• Administer medications: oral, IM, SQ, and IV
• Monitor anesthesia and assist in surgical procedures, including induction and recovery
• Observe, monitor, and chart vitals and behavior of hospitalized patients overnight
• Maintain cleanliness, stock supplies, and support shift transitions
• Deliver excellent communication and client education when needed, including discharge instructions

✅ What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 2+ years of veterinary experience, preferably in emergency, critical care, or specialty settings
• Proficient in patient restraint, IV catheter placement, blood draws, and emergency protocols
• Familiarity with anesthetic monitoring, surgical assisting, and post-op recovery protocols
• Comfort and competence in performing diagnostics (Idexx/Heska labs, fecals, urinalysis, cytology, etc.)
• Experience using veterinary software (PIMS) and medical recordkeeping systems
• Ability to stay focused and calm under pressure, especially during trauma cases or overnight surges
• A strong sense of initiative, accountability, and teamwork
• Flexible availability for nights, weekends, and holidays, on a rotating basis

💼 What We Offer:

We're proud to offer a robust, industry-leading benefits package that supports you personally and professionally:
💲 Competitive Pay

• $17–$25/hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Regular performance reviews with advancement potential

🧠 Professional Development

• CE allowance and paid training opportunities
• Career growth paths toward technician licensure, specialty care, or leadership roles

❤️ Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance

⏰ Work-Life Balance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling with rotating shifts to support 24/7 operations

🐶 Employee Pet Perks

• Generous discounts on veterinary services and products for your pets

🔒 Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance options to plan for your future

👥 Supportive Culture

• Positive, respectful, team-first environment
• Transparent leadership and a collaborative, family-like team

🏥 Modern Facility

• Well-equipped ER hospital with advanced diagnostics and treatment capabilities
• A fast-paced setting that values technician input and critical thinking

If you're ready to join a team where your sk