ER Veterinary Technician – Fast-Paced Critical Care

medvet; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Vision & Dental

HSA/FSA

401k match

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Shift Differentials

Uniform Allowance

Pet Discounts

Pet Insurance

Continuing education

Career growth

Job summary

MedVet is seeking an Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician for our fast-paced ER team in Manassas. The role offers an hourly wage range of $31 to $43, depending on skills and experience, with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Shift flexibility and strong teamwork are essential to thrive in this environment. You will perform anesthesia and monitoring, assist DVMs, handle in-house labs, and educate clients on home care and medications.

Qualifications

• State-registered veterinary technician license required.
• Prior veterinary ER experience preferred.
• Proficient in calculations (drug dosing, CRIs, conversions).
• Flexible with hours and able to work overtime.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather information.
• Evaluating incoming patients and prioritizing based on assessment.
• Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns.
• Provide client education including home care instructions and medications.
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures.
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing.

Skills

ER experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Calculations

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

MedVet is seeking an Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician for our fast-paced ER team in Manassas. The role offers an hourly wage range of $31 to $43, depending on skills and experience, with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Shift flexibility and strong teamwork are essential to thrive in this environment. You will perform anesthesia and monitoring, assist DVMs, handle in-house labs, and educate clients on home care and medications.