Emergency Veterinary Technician
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Certification as a Veterinary Technician is highly preferred.
- Previous experience as an Emergency Veterinary Technician and in an ICU is preferred.
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure environment is required.
- Triage emergency and critical care patients.
- Assist with treatments in the intensive care unit when needed.
- Provide immediate care and stabilization for critically ill or injured animals.
- Monitor vital signs and overall patient status.
- Administer medications and fluids as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Perform diagnostic procedures, such as radiographs and blood tests.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records for all patients.
- Communicate with the veterinary team, providing updates and coordinating care.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the treatment area.
- Certification as a Veterinary Technician.
- Previous experience as an Emergency Veterinary Technician and in an ICU.
About the company
Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers treats dogs and cats with complex illnesses, injuries, and cancer in Florida and South Carolina. Its veterinarians combine specialty consultations with emergency and critical care, so patients receive diagnostic testing, treatment, and hospital monitoring within the same practice. Services span internal medicine, surgery, and eye care, while cancer teams use medicines and radiation to treat tumors and manage symptoms. Pet owners pay for clinical services, with treatment planned around each animal's condition and diagnostic results. Fetch was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Bonita Springs, Florida.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Bonita Springs, FL
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Fetch UnivERsity develops emergency veterinarians: trainees rotate through surgery, critical care, and internal medicine.
- Fetch supports further study: its Education Assistance Plan reimburses skill-development courses for full-time and part-time employees.
- Fetch builds practical clinical skills: on-site labs teach central line placement, urinary catheter placement, and arterial blood draws.
What critics are saying
- Fetch UnivERsity limits flexibility: veterinarian trainees commit two years and train across emergency shifts, including nights.
- Fetch's specialist pipeline relies on outside veterinarians: appointments require referrals and transferred medical records.
- Client financing is conditional: Fetch's CareCredit and Scratchpay options depend on credit or loan approval.
What makes Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers unique
- Fetch retains family ownership: its specialty practice operates as a privately owned veterinary business.
- Fetch maintains animal blood banks: Brandon and Greenville recruit canine and feline donors for transfusion supplies.
- Fetch has specialized tumor equipment: Brandon and Bonita Springs deliver linear-accelerator radiation and stereotactic treatments.
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