Job Description

Veterinary Technician | $18-$24/hr

Location: Birmingham, AL

Schedule: Full-Time | Three 12-Hour Overnight Shifts | Mon, Wed, Thur | 7:45 PM-8:00 AM

Compensation: $18.00-$24.00/hour based on experience and licensure + Shift Differentials Available

Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham (VSB) is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our Overnight Emergency & ICU team in Birmingham, AL. If you thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment, enjoy utilizing advanced technical skills, and want to work alongside a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care, we'd love to meet you.

Compensation

• $18.00-$24.00/hour based on experience and licensure
• Shift differentials available

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with employer matching
• CE Allowance
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid License Renewal Fees
• VTNE Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Pet Discount
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• And more!

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Three 12-hour overnight shifts
• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
• 7:45 PM-8:00 AM
• Weekend and holiday availability required as part of the Emergency & ICU schedule

Responsibilities

As an Overnight Veterinary Technician, you will provide exceptional nursing care to emergency and critically ill patients while supporting veterinarians in a fast-paced specialty hospital.

• Assist veterinarians with emergency patient assessments, treatments, and procedures
• Monitor hospitalized Emergency and ICU patients and promptly communicate changes in patient status
• Perform venipuncture, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, and laboratory sample collection
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
• Provide anesthesia support and patient monitoring during emergency procedures
• Perform diagnostic imaging and assist with laboratory testing
• Calculate medication dosages accurately and maintain detailed medical records
• Deliver compassionate nursing care to hospitalized patients
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding patient status and treatment plans
• Collaborate with Veterinary Technicians, veterinarians, and support staff to provide exceptional patient care
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Veterinary Technician experience in General Practice or Emergency Veterinary Medicine required
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, anesthesia support, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory procedures
• Knowledge of veterinary pharmacology and medication calculations
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced emergency environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to exceptional patient care
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About the Hospital

Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham (VSB) is a specialty and emergency veterinary hospital dedicated to providing advanced patient care through collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence.

Our team works with state-of-the-art equipment, advanced diagnostics, and complex medical and surgical cases while fostering an inclusive environment where team members are supported, encouraged to grow, and empowered to utilize their technical skills to their fullest potential.

Surrounding Areas

Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham proudly serves Birmingham, AL and surrounding communities throughout central Alabama, providing advanced specialty and emergency veterinary care for pets across the region. Relocating for the right opportunity? Birmingham offers an affordable cost of living, vibrant dining and entertainment, beautiful parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation, making it an excellent 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 & ICU team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets, their families, and the veterinary community.

Birmingham, AL

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.