Job Description

Emergency Veterinary Technician

About Us: At Pacific Care Pet Emergency and Specialty, care, collaboration, and comprehensive expertise drive everything we do. We treat each pet as if they were our own, creating a compassionate environment for both pets and their owners. Working closely with primary veterinarians, we prioritize open communication and seamless access to support. Our dedicated team offers a full spectrum of services, including surgery, internal medicine, oncology, emergency, and critical care, all backed by a commitment to continual learning and medical advancement. If you're passionate about veterinary care, we’d love to have you on our team!

About the role:  We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate is a quick thinker, thrives under pressure, and has experience in Emergency Care and/or Internal Medicine. This position will float between ER and Internal Medicine departments.

ER Duties:

• Triage and Assess: Prioritize incoming patients and assess their condition.
• Emergency Care: Provide treatments, assist with CPR, wound care, fluids, and surgery prep.
• Diagnostics: Perform bloodwork, urinalysis, imaging, and other essential tests.
• Patient Monitoring: Track vitals, document changes, and respond to needs promptly.
• Medication & Anesthesia: Administer medications, assist with anesthesia, and ensure safe recovery.
• Client Communication: Update pet owners and provide clear discharge instructions.
• Maintain Supplies & Records: Stock equipment, maintain cleanliness, and document care.

Internal Medicine Duties:

• Assist with advanced diagnostics such as endoscopy, ultrasound, and specialized lab tests.
• Prepare and monitor patients for procedures including scopes and biopsies.
• Manage complex medication protocols and infusion therapies.
• Support veterinarians in diagnosing and treating chronic or multi-system conditions.
• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized patients requiring long-term monitoring.
• Educate clients on treatment plans, follow-up care, and ongoing management.

Qualifications:

• Certification : RVT preferred but not required
• Experience: 1-2 years in veterinary or emergency care
• Comfortable floating between departments when needed 
• Comfortable with anesthesia, scopes, and assisting in emergency surgery

Compensation and Schedule:

• Pay Range: $26 - $32/hr.   
• RVT $28.00-$32.00 Veterinary Assistant $26.00- 28.00
• 4/10 hr shifts

Benefits:

• Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms
• Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set.
• Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
• VetBloom access: Race approved continuing education, training, and curriculum library
• License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s
• Opportunities for growth and advancement 

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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. PM19

 

 

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Full time, Shift work,

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