ER/ICU Veterinary Technician – Critical Care

Ethos Discovery; Poulsbo (WA); On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 108,830,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift & weekend differentials

$5,000 sign-on bonus (full-time)

Health, dental, vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

CE allowance & professional dev.

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee pet discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center in Poulsbo, WA seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician for Emergency & Critical Care. Full-time and part-time roles available with 24/7 ER operations. Swing and overnight shifts; sign-on bonus for full-time hires.

You will provide skilled care to emergent patients, triage, assist ER doctors with procedures, monitor ICU, administer meds, place IV/catheters, run labs, and support anesthesia in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active Washington LVT license, or eligibility to obtain WA licensure prior to start.
• Emergency, ICU, or specialty nursing experience is a plus, though we will train the right candidate.
• Confident venipuncture, catheter placement, and patient monitoring skills, plus the composure to stay steady during high-acuity cases.
• Clear communication and strong teamwork; fluent English speaking and reading skills required.
• Genuine care for patients and a team-first approach to the ER floor.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled technical care to emergent and critically ill patients.
• Triage and stabilize incoming ER cases as they arrive.
• Assist the ER and specialty doctors with procedures, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Monitor ICU and hospitalized patients, including telemetry and post-op recovery.
• Administer medications, CRIs, and fluid therapy under doctor direction.
• Place IV and central catheters, draw and run in-house labs, and track patient trends.
• Support anesthesia, sedation, and analgesia for emergency cases.
• Keep treatment sheets and medical records accurate and current.
• Coach and support assistants and newer technicians on the floor.
• Collaborate daily with the ER doctor team, technical staff, and specialty support.
• Help sustain a supportive, high-functioning ER floor culture.

Skills

Emergency & critical care

Teamwork & communication

English proficiency

Calm under pressure

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (WA)

Tools

Venipuncture

Central catheter placement

In-house labs

Anesthesia support

Job description

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center in Poulsbo, WA seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician for Emergency & Critical Care. Full-time and part-time roles available with 24/7 ER operations. Swing and overnight shifts; sign-on bonus for full-time hires.

You will provide skilled care to emergent patients, triage, assist ER doctors with procedures, monitor ICU, administer meds, place IV/catheters, run labs, and support anesthesia in a fast-paced environment.