ER Veterinary Technician

Company Description  If you're a Veterinary Technician who wants more than a routine GP schedule, Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital offers the chance to grow with a trusted hospital entering an exciting new chapter! Long known as a family-focused general practice, we recently expanded our hours to support emergency cases which can give experienced vet techs the variety, pace, and purpose of urgent care while staying rooted in a warm, relationship-driven team.  

Our team blends progressive veterinary medicine with practical guidance, clear client communication, and the kind of teammate support that helps hard days feel manageable. We care for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets, offering wellness, urgent care, surgery, hospitalization, diagnostics, dental care, and supportive care from our hospital.
Whether you're an experienced ER CVT or skilled veterinary technician ready for more emergency exposure, you'll have mentorship, hands-on learning, and opportunities to step into leadership as our services expand.
To learn more about us read our hospital profile or check out our website !

Job Description  We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate ER Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Room team! The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, and have a passion for providing high-quality care to animals in a fast-paced environment.
 Triage incoming urgent and emergency patients with calm, confident technical care.
Collect and analyze lab samples, run in-house diagnostics, and support imaging workflows.
Assist with digital radiology, ultrasound, and advanced diagnostics.
Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability.
Prepare for surgery, assist doctors, and monitor anesthesia with attention to detail.
Help shape best practices as our emergency care model continues to grow.
2+ years professional veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience is  required  .
~ Previous vet med ER experience is required for this position.
~ Comfort with anesthesia, diagnostics, patient restraint, venipuncture, and nursing care.
~ Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
~ A steady, reliable teammate available for  weekends, late evenings, and overnight shifts  .
~ Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
~ Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
~ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.

 Preferred Skills for ER Technician:

Critical care anesthesia experience, including operating room and ventilator management.
Strong  proficiency in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
High level of comfort with medical math and dosage calculations.
Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)
Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit:

Employment Type:

Full Time
Salary: $18 - $24 Hourly