Emergency Vet Tech: Critical Care

Ethos Discovery; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

VetBloom access

CE allowance

Scholarship opportunities

License reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) retirement

Uniform allowance

Employee assistance program

Pet discounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Pet+ER, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our 24/7 emergency team in Hunt Valley, MD. RVT preferred but not required; schedule includes four 10-hour shifts with day and overnight options and rotating weekends/holidays.

You will work closely with Emergency Clinicians, perform phlebotomy, radiography, anesthesia monitoring, and in-house labs, while providing compassionate client care and maintaining high clinical standards.

Qualifications

• Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred, but not required.
• Emergency or critical care experience preferred.
• Strong technical skills including phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, radiography, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient care.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to think critically and thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care for emergency and critically ill patients.
• Collaborate with Emergency Veterinarians to provide outstanding patient and client care.
• Perform safe, low-stress patient handling techniques.
• Obtain blood samples and perform in-house laboratory testing.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging, including radiographs.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and efficiently.
• Support patient appointments and provide compassionate client education.
• Assist with anesthesia and endoscopy procedures.
• Monitor hospitalized, ICU, outpatient, and overnight specialty patients.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients, clients, and team members.
• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and strong communication while working in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Skills

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Radiography

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory procedures

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT preferred

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory equipment

Anesthesia machine

Job description

Pet+ER, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our 24/7 emergency team in Hunt Valley, MD. RVT preferred but not required; schedule includes four 10-hour shifts with day and overnight options and rotating weekends/holidays.

You will work closely with Emergency Clinicians, perform phlebotomy, radiography, anesthesia monitoring, and in-house labs, while providing compassionate client care and maintaining high clinical standards.