Veterinary Technician, Emergency Shift Lead

Overnight Credentialed Veterinary Technician Shift Lead (CVT, LVT, or RVT)

$20.00-$32.00/hour based on experience and applicable licensure + $2.00/hour overnight shift differential (10:00 PM-8:00 AM)

Animal ER of University Park | Bradenton, FL

Full-Time | Three 12-Hour Overnight Shifts

Animal ER of University Park is seeking a full-time Credentialed Veterinary Technician Shift Lead to join our Overnight Emergency team in Bradenton, FL. If you're an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician who thrives in emergency medicine, enjoys utilizing advanced technical skills, and wants to continue growing alongside a collaborative team, we'd love to meet you.

Compensation

• $20.00-$32.00/hour based on experience and applicable licensure
• Additional $2.00/hour overnight shift differential for hours worked between 10:00 PM-8:00 AM

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount
• Continuing Education Opportunities and Professional Development Assistance 
• Paid License Renewal Fees
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Uniform Allowance
• Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
• HSA/FSA Options
• And more!

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Three 12-hour overnight shifts per week
• Weekend and holiday availability required as part of the Emergency team schedule

Responsibilities

As the Veterinary Technician Shift Lead, you will combine advanced technical nursing skills with shift leadership responsibilities to support exceptional patient care and an efficient Emergency department.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead by example while providing hands-on nursing care for emergency and critical care patients
• Serve as the primary resource for Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants during overnight shifts
• Coordinate patient flow, staffing assignments, and workflow throughout the shift
• Assist veterinarians with emergency examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Triage incoming emergency patients using physical assessments and monitoring parameters
• Perform advanced technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, laboratory testing, and anesthesia support
• Monitor hospitalized and critical patients, communicating changes promptly to the medical team
• Assist with blood transfusions, CRIs, oxygen therapy, and advanced nursing procedures
• Support CPR efforts and emergency stabilization of critical patients
• Mentor and coach Veterinary Technicians and support staff while fostering a collaborative team environment
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members
• Promote efficient communication between doctors, technicians, assistants, and client service teams
• Help resolve workflow challenges and escalate concerns to hospital leadership when appropriate
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure high standards of patient care are consistently met
• Monitor inventory and equipment needs during the shift and communicate shortages proactively

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Veterinary Technician experience, preferably in Emergency Veterinary Medicine
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
• Strong technical skills including phlebotomy, venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, patient restraint, and emergency nursing care
• Experience with emergency triage and critical care patient monitoring preferred
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations
• Passion for learning advanced emergency and critical care techniques
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About the Hospital

Animal ER of University Park is a dedicated emergency veterinary hospital committed to providing exceptional emergency care through compassionate medicine, advanced technology, and outstanding client service.

Our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility provides our team with the tools and technology needed to practice high-quality emergency medicine. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to utilize their skills, continue learning, and grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Surrounding Areas

Animal ER of University Park proudly serves Bradenton, FL and surrounding communities including Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, Palmetto, Ellenton, Venice, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, and the greater Gulf Coast region.

Relocating for the right opportunity? Bradenton offers beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, year-round sunshine, boating, fishing, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle, making it an outstanding place to build your veterinary career.

Join Us

Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our Overnight Emergency team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets, their families, and the veterinary community.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.