Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Emergency Veterinary Technician | $19–$22/hour based on experience and licensure, + $4/hour shift differential after 7:00 PM.

Up to $2,500 Sign-On Bonus for Licensed Technicians| Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Animal Specialty & Emergency Center of Brevard | Melbourne, FL

Full-Time | Three 12-Hour Swing Shifts | Sunday–Tuesday, 11:00 AM–11:00 PM

Animal Specialty & Emergency Center of Brevard (ASEC) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency team in Melbourne, FL. This is an opportunity to use your technical skills in a 24-hour specialty and emergency hospital while supporting patients with urgent, complex, and critical medical needs.

Working alongside emergency clinicians and board-certified specialists, you’ll contribute to patient stabilization, advanced diagnostics, emergency procedures, and ongoing nursing care. We value teamwork, continued learning, and a supportive environment where Veterinary Technicians can develop their skills and make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families.

• $19–$22 per hour, based on experience and licensure
• Additional $4/hour shift differential for hours worked after 7:00 PM
• Sign-on bonus structure offering up to $2,500 for eligible licensed Veterinary Technicians
• Relocation assistance available for applicable qualified candidates

Full-time team members may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Continuing education (CE) allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Employee discount
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Bonus opportunities
• Professional development assistance and growth opportunities

• Full-time position
• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
• 11:00 AM–11:00 PM

• Triage incoming emergency patients and assist with stabilization and initial treatment.
• Assess patients and monitor hospitalized emergency and critical care cases throughout the shift.
• Place and maintain intravenous (IV) catheters and administer medications and fluid therapy as directed.
• Collect blood and other laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostic testing.
• Assist with radiographs, advanced diagnostic imaging, and emergency procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and support emergency surgeries and other procedures as needed.
• Provide attentive nursing care to hospitalized, unstable, and critically ill patients.
• Maintain accurate medical records, treatment plans, and patient monitoring documentation.
• Communicate and collaborate with emergency veterinarians, specialists, and fellow Veterinary Technicians to coordinate patient care.
• Communicate compassionately with clients during stressful and time-sensitive situations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment.

• Minimum of two years of Veterinary Technician experience; emergency veterinary experience is preferred.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) preferred; experienced unlicensed candidates may be considered.
• Knowledge of veterinary nursing, patient restraint, phlebotomy, anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, laboratory procedures, and patient monitoring.
• Experience with IV catheter placement, medication administration, and hospitalized patient care.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize patient needs, and remain composed in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Commitment to compassionate patient care and collaboration with the medical team.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Animal Specialty & Emergency Center of Brevard (ASEC) is a 24-hour specialty and emergency referral hospital dedicated to advanced diagnostics, progressive…