Emergency Veterinary Technician Assistant

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Technician Assistant role is onsite in Niceville, FL; compensation is $18–$20 per hour based on experience and qualifications. The position supports the Emergency and Critical Care team at a 24/7 veterinary hospital serving Niceville and the Emerald Coast. The assistant provides hands-on care and nursing support for emergency and hospitalized patients while working alongside veterinary technicians and veterinarians. The role helps maintain patient comfort, safety, hygiene, and continuity of care, with opportunities to develop additional technical skills through training and mentorship.

What you'll do

• Provide daily care for hospitalized and emergency patients
• feed and water patients as directed
• walk dogs and provide bathroom breaks
• monitor and report changes in condition
• assist with patient handling, restraint, and transport
• support treatments and clinical tasks as directed
• clean and stock patient-care areas
• follow safety, isolation, sanitation, and infection-control protocols
• communicate updates between shifts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary technician assistant

veterinary assistant

emergency medicine

critical care

niceville fl

emergency veterinary clinic of niceville

$18–$20/hour

overnight coverage

8:00 pm–8:00 am

weekend coverage

patient care

training and mentorship

employee pet care discounts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Continuing education support and paid training
• employee pet care discounts
• eligible team members may access medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off and holidays, disability coverage, life insurance, and wellness resources.

Why this role

Overnight and weekend coverage is expected, with shifts from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM; credentialing and prior emergency or critical-care experience are not required. Advanced technician skills may be developed through training and mentorship.

About the employer

Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.