About the Role
Doral Centre Animal Hospital is actively hiring an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our growing overnight team.
If you thrive in Emergency Medicine, enjoy working high-acuity cases, and want to be part of a hospital investing in its future, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow your technical skills.
Our recently expanded facility serves pets throughout the greater Miami area, providing advanced Emergency and Critical Care services in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
Daytime Schedule: 7:00 AM -7:00 PM
Rotating weekends and holidays required.
Why Emergency Technicians Choose Doral Centre Animal Hospital
- Dedicated Emergency and Critical Care Hospital
- Modern, recently expanded facility
- Exposure to trauma, stabilization, ICU, and emergency surgical cases
- Strong collaboration between doctors, technicians, and assistants
- Leadership team committed to professional growth and development
- Competitive compensation and advancement opportunities
What You'll Do
As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will play a critical role in patient stabilization, treatment, monitoring, and recovery.
Emergency and Critical Care
- Triage incoming emergency patients
- Assist with stabilization and life-saving interventions
- Monitor hospitalized and ICU patients
- Perform CPR and emergency response procedures
- Administer medications and fluid therapy
Technical Skills
- IV catheter placement
- Venipuncture and sample collection
- Radiology and diagnostic imaging
- Laboratory testing and patient monitoring
- Medical record documentation
Anesthesia and Surgical Support
- Assist with anesthesia induction and intubation
- Monitor patients during procedures
- Support emergency surgical cases
- Provide post-operative patient care
Client Communication
- Provide compassionate updates and education to pet owners
- Partner with veterinarians to ensure continuity of care
- Deliver exceptional client service during stressful situations
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Required
- Minimum 2 years of Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant experience
- Strong technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, patient restraint, medication administration, and laboratory sample collection
- Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced Emergency environment
- Excellent communication and client service skills
Preferred
- Experience in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Urgent Care, Specialty Medicine, or High-Volume General Practice
- CVT, LVT, or RVT credential
- Experience with emergency triage, ICU patients, anesthesia monitoring, surgery, trauma, and CPR
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and restrain patients throughout a 12-hour shift
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and more with assistance
- Exposure to animal dander, fur, saliva, urine, feces, blood, cleaning products, disinfectants, fragrances, and veterinary-related odors
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with varying noise levels and frequent interruptions
What We Offer
Compensation
- Veterinary Assistants: $20–$25/hour
- Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT): $20–$30/hour
- Overnight Shift Differential: Additional $2/hour beginning at 12:00 AM
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Employee pet care discounts
- Continuing Education support
- Career development opportunities
- Mental wellness resources and Employee Assistance Program
HeadStart Program for Certified Veterinary Technicians
As part of the Innovetive Petcare family, eligible Certified Veterinary Technicians may qualify for our HeadStart Program, designed to support newly credentialed technicians as they begin their careers.
Eligible participants may receive:
- Student loan repayment assistance
- VTNE reimbursement support
- Credential renewal assistance
- Professional development resources
If you recently earned your credential and are looking to build your future in Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Medicine, we want to hear from you.
Build Your Emergency Medicine Career Here
Your skills matter. Your growth matters. Your patients matter.
Join a team where experienced Veterinary Technicians are empowered to practice at the top of their skill set while providing exceptional care to pets when they need it most.
Apply today to learn more about joining the overnight Emergency team at Doral Centre Animal Hospital.